Controls

Minecraft: Java Edition and Bedrock Edition for Windows 10 uses the standard control scheme of mouse and keyboard controls as input. The game cannot be played using only a mouse or only a keyboard using the default control scheme. The controls menu is located in the Options setting.

Non-configurable controls

 * Note:' On many notebook computers and most Macs, "Function keys" (briefly "F-keys") do not operate in their default configuration. You can often get around this by pressing the ' key or sometimes the ' key while you press an F-key. To make F-keys work in macOS, go to the Apple menu → System Preferences → Keyboard and mouse and check the "Use F1, F2 etc. as normal keys". If you choose the first option, you can then use the ' key to switch F-keys back to actions they used to do (e.g. play/pause music, etc). You can also use the F keys by holding the option button while pressing them.''

PC Minecraft uses a combination of the mouse and keyboard for controls, generically known as "mouselook/keymove". Many prior games (notably DOOM, and Quake) have used such a scheme, but those who have not played such a game before, will need some time to practice before they can get around effectively. Such folks should start with creative or peaceful mode until they have the hang of moving and looking around.

Keyboard & Mouse
The keyboard & mouse controls are similar to the Java Edition, with a few differences. These controls can be changed in the Options.

If Full Keyboard Gameplay is enabled, the following inputs are made available/used instead.

Controller
The controller controls are similar to the Xbox One Edition and Nintendo Switch Edition, with some differences. All of these controls, except the stick controls, can be changed in the Options. On Nintendo Switch, the game can be played with a pair of Joy-Con or any full controller that supports Nintendo Switch, such as the Pro Controller. It cannot be played with a single Joy-Con. If the controller has analog sticks, then would be used for moving and  would be used for looking. The blank spaces mean that the function is, by default, left unassigned and it is up to the player to assign a button to it.

Touch
Touch controls for touch screen devices use controls shown on the screen. Split-touch controls displays a crosshair. Split-touch controls can be toggled in the Settings. Tap and hold to break a block with split-touch controls, and tap to place a block. Whatever the crosshairs is over is the block that breaks when held down, or where a block is placed when tapping the screen.