Key Reference
These keys will help you control the game. Hints about these keys display in the game.
Control your experience
| Esc | Show New Game and Configuration options |
| F4 | Show or hide hints |
| F1 | Show another hint |
| F3 | Set anti-aliasing mode |
| Alt + F4 | Exit Zenith immediately |
Look
| U | U-turn |
Cursor keys ← →
↑ ↓ | Turn camera. Use with Ctrl for fine control. |
| I | Zoom in. Use with Ctrl for fine control. |
| O | Zoom out. Use with Ctrl for fine control. |
| M | Show or hide the map |
| F2 | Save a PNG screenshot to Zenith program folder |
Move
| Q | Transfer, or exit landscape when on the Sentinel's pedestal. |
| H | Hyperjump. Moves to a lower square. |
Create
| 1, T | Create a tree, costs 1 energy unit |
| 2, B | Create a boulder, costs 2 energy |
| 3, R | Create a synthoid Shell, costs 3 energy |
| A, Space | Absorb the object under your cursor to gain energy |
Debug and cheat
| F9 | Show or hide the command console |