What are the Developer Mode keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 does not currently present a single, official default list of Developer Mode keyboard shortcuts in the same way it does for normal flight controls. Most DevMode tools are opened from the developer menu bar with the mouse, while camera movement and similar actions usually rely on your existing simulator keybinds.

Is there a default Developer Mode shortcut list in MSFS 2024?

Not in the simple, printable sense most people mean.

When simmers ask for Developer Mode shortcuts, they are usually expecting a neat chart of hotkeys for opening windows, moving the camera, reloading packages, inspecting scenery, testing aircraft and so on. MSFS 2024 is not really organised that way. Developer Mode is mainly a set of tools and panels, and a lot of them are driven from the top DevMode menu rather than fixed keyboard shortcuts.

That is why you will not usually find one clean in-sim page that says, “these are all Developer Mode keys”. Some functions are bindable, some are inherited from ordinary camera or sim controls, and some actions are simply menu commands.

What keyboard shortcuts does Developer Mode actually use?

In practice, Developer Mode in MSFS 2024 tends to fall into these groups:

So the honest answer is: there is no single universal shortcut sheet we can give you that will be correct for every Developer Mode tool in MSFS 2024.

How do I find Developer Mode keybinds in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

The safest way is to check your own control profiles inside the sim. That matters because bindings can differ by device, by profile and sometimes by simulator update.

1. Enable Developer Mode in the simulator settings so the developer menu bar appears.
2. Open Control Options and choose the device you actually want to use, such as keyboard, joystick or gamepad.
3. Change the filter so you are seeing all available commands, not only assigned ones.
4. Search for relevant terms such as developer, drone, camera, slew, debug or reload.
5. Inspect the command group to see whether that action has a default shortcut, a custom shortcut or no binding at all.
6. Create a custom profile before changing anything, so you can experiment without breaking your normal flying setup.

If a command appears with no key assigned, that usually means it is available to bind but does not ship with a default shortcut. If you cannot find the command at all, it may be menu-only in the current build.

What are people usually confusing with Developer Mode shortcuts?

Drone camera controls

A lot of users mean the free camera or drone camera when they say “developer shortcuts”. Those controls are often used while placing objects, checking ground clutter, inspecting taxiway signs or looking for scenery problems. They are not exclusive to Developer Mode, and they normally use the simulator’s regular camera bindings.

Normal keyboard flight controls

Developer Mode does not replace the standard keyboard layout. If you are looking for basic flying keys such as throttle, flaps, brakes, trim or views, that is a different control set entirely.

Slew-style positioning

Some scenery and airport work uses movement methods that feel like slew mode or external camera movement. Again, that often depends on your existing sim controls rather than a separate DevMode-only shortcut list.

Can you create your own Developer Mode keyboard shortcuts?

Yes, where the sim exposes the command as bindable.

1. Open Control Options and select your keyboard profile.
2. Search for the action you want to speed up.
3. Assign a key combination that does not clash with important flight controls.
4. Apply and save the profile under a distinct name.
5. Test it in Developer Mode with the aircraft stationary or in a simple test scenario.

We strongly recommend separate profiles for ordinary flying and development work. It is very easy to create conflicts if you reuse common keys that already control views, autopilot, ATC, brakes or the toolbar.

Why are some Developer Mode actions not showing a shortcut?

Usually for one of four reasons:

• The action is menu-only and was never meant to have a hotkey.
• The command exists, but it is unassigned by default.
• You are searching the wrong device profile, so the binding is on keyboard but you are viewing a controller profile, or the other way round.
• The feature has changed between simulator versions or updates, so an older list no longer matches MSFS 2024.

This last point matters. MSFS 2024 shares some Developer Mode behaviour with earlier Microsoft Flight Simulator builds, but we would not blindly trust any shortcut chart written for older versions unless you verify it in the sim.

Best way to work in Developer Mode without a published hotkey list

For most users, the practical workflow is simple:

• Use the DevMode menu bar for opening tools and windows.
• Use your own custom keyboard profile for repeated actions.
• Use the standard drone/camera controls for inspection and positioning.
• Keep a small personal note of the shortcuts you actually use, because your setup may be different from someone else’s.

That approach is much more reliable than hunting for a universal “official” DevMode hotkey sheet that, in reality, does not fully exist for MSFS 2024.

Quick answer

If you are specifically looking for the Developer Mode keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the key point is this: there is no single complete default shortcut list for Developer Mode. Check the in-sim Control Options for bindable commands, use the DevMode top menu for tool windows, and rely on your normal camera or drone bindings for most inspection work.