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Tips & Tricks - Keybindings & Shortcuts
By Wonder Woman
Latest Updated for MakeRoom Version 1.8.6

This Guide is Made for QWERTY keyboards.

This Guide is offering some extra tips and tricks that isn't mentioned in the ? section of the Play and Objects mode. I will try to keep it up to date with patches etc.

Changelog
  • 14/08/25 I've added a tip for detail work in the Custom part of the tutorial.
  • 11/08/25 I've updated the guide to current naming conventions, added new keybindings and visuals.
  • 09/08/25 I've updated it with new key bindings.
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Category: Crafting, Gameplay Basics, Modding or Configuration, Secrets, Workshop
Languages: English
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Guide Index
Overview
Sandbox Mode 
Custom Mode 
Comments
Sandbox Mode
Tips
- You can test WIP creations from Custom-mode by placing them in a Room. It will update as you continue to model it. So don't sweat the details.
- If you save over that object slot, it will however also switch the old object for the new one.

Shortcuts
Command
Functionality
Space
Rotates the object by 22.5* on the horizontal axis when using hand select tool.
Shift
- Makes the angle 11.25 degrees instead of 22.5 degrees when rotating.
- Allows you to paste more of the selected object.
W
Pans your view angle downwards.
S
Pans your view angle upwards.
A
Rotates your view angle Right.
D
Rotates your view angle Left.
+
Zooms in.
Custom Mode
Tips
  • If you want to build something detailed, remember to set your grid to Fine or Extra Fine
  • Currently the camera is locked in place, so in order to make detail work use the arrows on the bottom right corner to move your object around when zoomed in.
  • Use equal lengthed objects as a guide to make sure your keep the same length between objects. (See image 1 & 2)
    Image 1
    Using 3 legs that has the same length to make sure the partitions in my stalls have the same length. Doing so I can see that two of my stalls are too wide.
    Image 2
    Adjusted width after gray bars.

    Shortcuts
    Command
    Functionality
    Space
    Rotates the object by 22.5* clockwise on the horizontal axis when item is selected.
    ,
    Rotates the object by 22.5* counter clockwise on the horizontal axis when item is selected.
    .
    Rotates the object by 22.5* clockwise on the horizontal axis when using hand select tool.
    Shift
    - Makes the angle 11.25 degrees instead of 22.5 degrees when rotating. (Works with all rotations)
    - Allows you to paste more of the selected object.
    - while using the 3-axis (x,y,z) edit tool hides the size and rotation options so only the moving axis part is available. (See Image 3)
    Ctrl
    Holding Ctrl while using the 3-axis tools function slimming or widening (length, height or width) an object will do so on each side of the angle being manipulated (see image 4)
    W
    Pans your view angle downwards.
    S
    Pans your view angle upwards.
    A
    Rotates your view angle Right.
    D
    Rotates your view angle Left.
    +
    Zooms in.
    PgUp
    Changes level upwards
    PgDn
    Changes level downwards
    Image 3
    The image above shows what happens if your in 3-axis mode and press Shift
    Image 4
    A gif that shows how holding down CTRL allows adjusting the width simultaneously on both side of the object