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# Steam Deck: RetroDECK Hotkeys
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## Radial Menu System
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The radial menu system is located on the left touchpad on the Steam Deck with layout depending on what layout you choose.
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RetroDECK ships with two different templates for the Steam Deck:
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`RetroDECK: Steam Deck - Neptune SIMPLE`
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`RetroDECK: Steam Deck - Neptune FULL`
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The only difference being the complexity of the built-in radial menus and the amount of options at your disposal on the left touchpad.
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### The FULL Layout
[RetroDECK: Steam Deck - Neptune FULL ](radial-steamdeck-full.md )
### The SIMPLE Layout
The SIMPLE layout got the same menu as the external controllers.
[RetroDECK: Steam Deck - Neptune SIMPLE ](radial-simple.md )
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### The hotkey button
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### Global Hotkeys: Steam Deck
**The hotkey button (HKB):**
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The global hotkeys are activated by pressing and holding the `HKB` aka the `HotKey Button` and pressing the corresponing button togheter for the command you want to do.
On the Steam Deck can be either `L4` , `R4` and `Select` depending on what is closest for the button combo you are trying to press.
**Example:**
You want to do the command `Pause / Resume` . < br >
You press and hold either `L4` or `R4` or `Select` and press `A` to trigger the command.
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**How to active the hotkeys?**
The global hotkeys are activated by pressing the `HKB` and holding it while pressing the corresponding other button input.
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What follows is a list of hotkeys:
`Function` Shows what the hotkey does. < br >
`Button / Combination` Shows the input you need to make to trigger the command. < br >
`Command` Shows what is being sent to the emulator. < br >
`Emulator Support` Shows what emulators support the command. < br >
`Comment` Just extra comments. < br >
| Function | Button / Combination| Command | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Pause / Resume | `HKB + A` | `CTRL + P` | `RetroArch` `Citra (Legacy)` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu (Legacy)` | |
| Take Screenshot | `HKB + B` | `CTRL + X` | `RetroArch` `Citra (Legacy)` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu (Legacy)` | |
| Fullscreen Toggle | `HKB + X` | `CTRL + ENTER` | `Citra (Legacy)` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `Yuzu (Legacy)` | |
| Open Menu | `HKB + Y` | `CTRL + M` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu (Legacy)` `PPSSPP` |
| Quit Emulator | `HKB + Start` | `CTRL + Q` |`RetroArch` `Citra (Legacy)` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `Yuzu (Legacy)` `PPSSPP` | | |
| Previous State Slot | `HKB + D-Pad Left` | `CTRL + J` | `RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `PPSSPP` | | |
| Next State Slot | `HKB + D-Pad Right` | `CTRL + K` | `RetroArch` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `PPSSPP` |
| Increase Emulation Speed | `HKB + D-Pad Up` | `CTRL + 1` | `Citra (Legacy)` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | | |
| Decrease Emulation Speed | `HKB + D-Pad Down` | `CTRL + 2` | `Citra (Legacy)` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` | | |
| Load State | `HKB + L1` | `CTRL + A` | `RetroArch` `Citra (Legacy)` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `PPSSPP` | |
| Save State | `HKB + R1` | `CTRL + S` | `RetroArch` `Citra (Legacy)` `Dolphin/Primehack` `Duckstation` `PCSX2` `PPSSPP` | |
| Rewind | `HKB + L2` | `CTRL + -` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` | |
| Fast forward | `HKB + R2` | `CTRL + +` | `RetroArch` `Duckstation` `MelonDS` `PCSX2` `PPSSPP` | |
| Swap Screens | `HKB + L3` | `CTRL + TAB` | `Citra (Legacy)` `MelonDS` `Cemu` | |
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| Escape | `HKB + R3` | `ESC` | `PC-Systems` `OpenBOR` `GZDoom` `Solarus` `IkemanGO` `Ryujinx` | |
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## Additional Hotkeys
### Steam Deck: Desktop Mode Hotkeys
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The Steam Deck comes with several built-in hotkeys that you can use in Desktop Mode.
| Function | Button / Combination | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: |
| Joystick Mouse | `Right Stick` | |
| Touchpad as Mouse | `Right Touchpad` | |
| Left Mouse Click | `R3` / `Right Touchpad Click` / `R2` | |
| Middle Mouse Click | `Left Touchpad Click` | |
| Right Mouse Click | `L2` | |
| Horizontal and Vertical Scrolling | `Left Touchpad` | |
| Left Ctrl | `L1` | |
| Left Alt | `R1` | |
| Space | `Y` | |
| Show Keyboard | `X` | |
| Escape | `B` / `Start` | |
| Tab | `Select` | |
| Enter | `A` | |
| Left Shift | `L4` | |
| Super Key | `L5` | |
| Page Up | `R4` | |
| Page Down | `R5` | |
| Arrow Key - Up | `D-Pad Up` / `Left Stick Up` | |
| Arrow Key - Down | `D-Pad Down` / `Left Stick Down` | |
| Arrow Key - Left | `D-Pad Left` / `Left Stick Left` | |
| Arrow Key - Right | `D-Pad Right` / `Left Stick Right` | |
### RetroArch
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These hotkeys also work for RetroArch and are built in.
| Function | Button / Combination | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Open Menu | `L3 + R3` | `RetroArch` | |
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### Arcade Systems
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This hotkey work for RetroArch, MAME, FBNEO and other arcade systems.
| Function | Button / Combination | Emulator Support | Comment |
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Insert Credit | `Select` | `RetroArch` `MAME` `FBNeo` | |
