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The Sims 3 Controls Guide: Complete Keyboard, Mouse & Console Reference

PC / Mac (Keyboard & Mouse)

ActionKey / Mouse
Move CameraMouse drag / Arrow keys / W A S D
Rotate CameraMiddle mouse drag / Ctrl + Arrow keys
ZoomMouse wheel / + / -
Select SimLeft-click
Interact / Use ObjectLeft-click on object → choose interaction
Queue Multiple ActionsShift + Left-click
Select Multiple Sims/ObjectsCtrl + Left-click
Cycle Household SimsTab
Pause / ResumeSpace / P
Speed 1 / 2 / 31 / 2 / 3
Build ModeF2 / 2 (top row)
Buy ModeF3 / 3 (top row)
Live ModeF1 / 1 (top row)
Free Camera (Tab Mode)Tab (hold) + Mouse
ScreenshotC
Open Cheat ConsoleCtrl + Shift + C

Console (Xbox 360 / PS3)

ActionXbox 360PlayStation 3
Move SimLeft StickLeft Stick
Move CameraRight StickRight Stick
Select / InteractAX
Cancel / BackBO
Queue ActionY△
Cycle SimsLBL1
Pause MenuStartStart
Build ModeD-pad UpD-pad Up
Buy ModeD-pad RightD-pad Right
Live ModeD-pad DownD-pad Down
Speed ControlsD-pad Left (cycle)D-pad Left (cycle)
Shoulder Buttons (L/R)Rotate camera / ZoomRotate camera / Zoom

Notes

  • Controls are fully remappable in Game Options → Controls (PC) / Settings (Console).
  • Expansion packs may add context-specific controls (e.g., University Life phone interactions).
  • Console versions lack the cheat console and some advanced camera controls.

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