Controls
A quick reference for getting around the Governor's desk. Swipe on mobile or use the keyboard on desktop — most actions are a single tap or keystroke away.
Keyboard Shortcuts (Desktop)
These shortcuts are active whenever you are not typing in a text field. Hold a modifier key (Ctrl, Alt, or Cmd) to bypass them.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| ← / → | Cycle through your islands |
| B | Open the Build menu |
| R | Open the Research menu |
| S | Open Settlement |
| F | Open Forces & Fleet |
| I | Open Holdings (island list) |
| M | Return to the map |
| Esc | Close the current dialog |
Touch & Swipe (Mobile)
Swipe left or right on the top bar to cycle through your islands — the same action the arrow keys perform on desktop. Tap the island name to open the island picker for a full list.
Master Quill notes
Keyboard shortcuts are disabled while you are typing a message, renaming an island, or entering text in any field. Just click outside the field to re-enable them.