Keyboard Shortcuts

Author/Contributors: Jim "Red Phoenix" Chamberlin

A commonly overlooked tool in games are the keyboard shortcuts.  Unless you master the shortcuts in some first-person shooter titles, for example, your character stands a less of a chance of winning.  Remembering the shortcuts can often separate a great player from a decent player.  Keyboard shortcuts are easier and quicker ways of getting a task done.  Most of us use the keyboard far more than the mouse, so it's more comfortable, easier, and faster to use the keyboard to do a task.  Below is a list of the various keyboard shortcuts used in RollerCoaster Tycoon and its expansion packs.

Viewing Options Shortcuts

0	Shows Height Marks on Paths
1	Underground View
2	Underwater View
3	Transparent Rides
4	Transparent Scenery
5	Invisible Supports
6	Invisible People
7	Gridlines are shown
8	Shows Height Marks on the Land
9	Shows Height Marks on Track Pieces
V	Removes Vertical Faces from the Land (LL Add-on)
H	Removes Base Faces from the Land (LL Add-on)

Toolbar Shortcuts

Pause	Pause
Page Up	Zoom Out
Page Down	Zoom In
Return	Rotate
Tab	Map
F1	Land
F2	Water
F3	Scenery
F4	Footpaths
F5	New Ride
F	Finances
D	Research
R	Rides Info
P	Park Status
G	Guest Info
S	Staff
M	Messages

Miscellaneous Shortcuts

Backspace	Close the Top Open Window
Shift + Backspace	Close all Open Windows
Esc	Cancel Construction
Z	Rotate Ride