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Controls in Dota 2 can mostly be customized in the Game Settings The small icon of a gear at the top left corner opens the settings menu. The game settings allow the player to customize many aspects of the game. The settings are divided into three main 
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Hotkeys
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Unit controls
The allied green glow turns blue when having color blind mode on.
- Left clicking a unit selects the unit. If the unit is selectable, it gains a green glow (blue glow in color blind mode) if it is an ally, a red glow if enemy when the cursor is on their hitbox.
- Dragging with the left mouse key on the world creates a selection box. Upon letting the mouse key go, all the player`s units within the box get selected.
- Shift + left clicking on an own unit adds the unit to your current selection group. Clicking on an already selected unit removes the unit from the selection group instead.
- Right clicking on the ground when having units selected orders the units to move to the targeted point if possible.
- Right clicking on an enemy when having units selected orders the units to attack the target if possible.
- Right clicking on an ally when having units selected orders the units to follow the target if possible.
- Shift + left/right clicking causes the order for the unit to get queued. This means the units will execute the order once they finish with their current order.
- Ctrl + right clicking sends the order to the highlighted unit when having multiple units selected.
- Pressing Esc while having units selected which do not belong to you, will deselect that unit and select the latest unit you selected which is under your control.
Interface
Minimap
Communication
- Alt + left clicking on the ground or minimap The minimap is a HUD element that represents the game map on a smaller scale. It displays in real time the location and status of buildings, heroes, creeps, couriers and wards. The minimap is subject
will alert your team about a location by Play playing a sound and showing an exclamation mark on their mini-map. - Clicking towers will play a different sound, and generally mean a Play defense/Play attack of the tower is desired.
- Clicking on a rune For the runes that come with cosmetic items, see Inscribed Gem. Main Changelogs Runes are special boosters that spawn on the game map. They come in two categories. Bounty Runes can or an item Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be on the ground will Play notify your team about a rune being at that rune spawn point or an item being at that spot and broadcast message telling which rune or item it is.
- Ctrl + Alt + left clicking on the ground or minimap will alert your team by Play playing a different sound and showing an X on their mini-map, generally indicating danger.
- Alt + left clicking on inventory items or abilities will alert your team that the item/ability is ready, on cooldown, or needs mana Play Out of mana! “ Play It s a new age of magic! Click to listen— Keeper of the Light ” Mana (also known as MP, which is short for mana points) represents the magic power of a to be cast.
- Alt + left clicking a backpacked item will alert your team that the item is in the backpack or in the backpack and on cooldown.
- Alt + left clicking on items that can call for a gather ( Arcane Boots Item Changelogs Arcane BootsL Magi equipped with these boots are valued in battle. Cost1300 Bought FromSupport Active Replenish Mana Bonus +250 Mana+50 Movement speed Disassemble? Yes Alert allies? Yes Recipe The , Smoke of Deceit Item Changelogs Smoke of DeceitB The charlatan wizard Myrddin s only true contribution to the arcane arts. Cost50 Bought FromConsumables Active Smoke of Deceit Charges 1 Disassemble? No Alert allies? Yes Recipe , Mekansm Item Old Abilities Changelogs MekansmB A glowing jewel formed out of assorted parts that somehow fit together perfectly. Cost2375 (900) Bought FromSupport Active Restore Passive Mekansm Aura Bonus +5 Strength+5 ) broadcasts a gather message and Play pings your location.
- Alt + left clicking on an enemy hero`s top icon will alert your team that said hero is missing from their respective lane.
- Ctrl + Alt + left clicking on the top icon will alert your team that the hero has returned to their lane.
- Alt + left clicking on a dead enemy`s icon in the top bar will announce that they are dead, and when they will respawn.
- Alt + left clicking on a player`s health and mana bars declares the current health and mana.
- Alt + left clicking buffs and debuffs on self or enemies announces them to your team.
- Alt + left clicking your respawn timer announces your respawn time to your team.
- Alt + left clicking the Glyph Tower under the effects of Glyph The Glyph of Fortification, or Glyph, is an ability usable by any player that causes all friendly buildings to become impervious to damage for a short duration. Glyph lasts button will announce its status.
- Ctrl + Alt + left clicking the button will suggest not using the Glyph yet.
- Alt + left clicking the Game Clock Play “Singing trio.” It has been suggested that this article or section be split into multiple new articles. Reason given: The shop should get its own page Discussion to support or oppose the split should be will declare the current game time.
- Alt + left clicking on your gold will alert your team that buyback is ready or needed gold for buyback.
Chat Wheel
Shop
- Right clicking an item purchases it if the player has sufficient gold and is at a shop location. If the player does not have enough gold or is too far from a shop, nothing will occur.
- Left clicking an item displays all related items. The items used in its creation are displayed underneath, while items that can be created with it are displayed above.
- Alt + left clicking an item declares to allies that you intend to purchase it.
- Shift + left clicking an item displays it on the Quick Buy bar.
- Ctrl + Shift + left clicking an item appends (not replace) it to the Quick Buy bar.
- Alt + left clicking the Quick Buy are declares how much gold is needed to complete the item.
Inventory
- Right clicking an item shows the option menu for it (Almost every item can be Sold, some items can be Disassembled, and while in the fountain, all items can be Moved to Stash).
- Left clicking an item uses the item`s active ability.
- Alt + left clicking an item declares the item`s status to allies (Either available, on cooldown, or lacking mana Play Out of mana! “ Play It s a new age of magic! Click to listen— Keeper of the Light ” Mana (also known as MP, which is short for mana points) represents the magic power of a ).
- Alt + left clicking a Bottle Item Changelogs BottleBL An old bottle that survived the ages, the contents placed inside become enchanted. Cost650 Bought FromConsumables Active Regenerate Charges 3 / 1 Passive Store Rune Disassemble? No Alert will declare any Runes For the runes that come with cosmetic items, see Inscribed Gem. Main Changelogs Runes are special boosters that spawn on the game map. They come in two categories. Bounty Runes can stored in the bottle.
- Ctrl + left clicking an item and a hero after it gives a single copy of a stacked item to the hero ( Observer Ward Item Changelogs Observer WardB A form of half-sentient plant, often cultivated by apprentice wizards. Cost60 Bought FromConsumables Active Place Observer Ward Charges 1 Disassemble? No Alert allies? No Recipe Observer Ward and Sentry Ward Item Changelogs Sentry WardB A form of plant originally grown in the garden of a fearful king. Cost100 Bought FromConsumables Active Place Sentry Ward Charges 1 Disassemble? No Alert allies? No only).
- Dragging an item on a hero removes the item from the player`s inventory and transfers it to the selected hero. If the hero has no inventory space, the item will fall to the ground.
- Dragging an item on ground removes the item from the player`s inventory and leaves the item on the ground.
- Dragging an item on a shopkeeper sells the item if the player is within range of a shop.
Camera
Similar to a pure RTS game, players can move their camera around the entire map and see what is happening in different locations of the map. Be that as it may, the Fog of War Vision changes around while the hero moves. Vision describes what a unit can and cannot see from its current location and state. Places a unit cannot see are filled with the Fog of War, a 
will prevent the player from seeing most areas of the map, and will only be revealed when allied units are nearby, or with abilities that provide vision Vision changes around while the hero moves. Vision describes what a unit can and cannot see from its current location and state. Places a unit cannot see are filled with the Fog of War, a .
The camera can be controlled in 4 different ways:
- Moving the mouse to the edges or corners of the screen causes the camera to move in the direction of the edge or corner. This way, the camera can be moved into the 8 cardinal directions.
- Holding the middle mouse key and dragging the mouse grips and moves the game camera. The camera moves into the opposite direction in which the mouse moving. This way, the camera can be moved freely into any direction.
- Holding the assigned Camera Grip Hotkey + left mouse key and dragging the mouse. Functions the same way as dragging the camera with the middle mouse key, as an alternative (hotkey not assigned by default).
- Using the assigned hotkeys which are commonly assigned to the arrow keys or W,A,S,D. This way, the camera can be moved into the 8 cardinal directions.
Besides moving the camera, it is also possible to zoom in and out. Be that as it may, this has no great use in matches, since the camera is by default at maximum distance and can only be zoomed in a bit. In spectatore mode, the camera is by default at the same distance as the camera is when playing. Be that as it may, this distance is the minimum distance for spectators. As a spectator, the camera can be zoomed out by a lot, granting a better view of the map.
- Scrolling mousewheel causes the camera to zoom in when scrolling up, and zooming out when scrolling down.
Unit Controls
Left Click allows unit selection. Clicking on a unit selects it and displays its information. If the unit is uncontrollable, attempting to issue a command will deselect it and reselect the last unit you had controlled.
Left Click + Drag creates a selection box. All of the player`s controllable units within the box get selected.
Right Click commands selected units to the move to the targeted point. If Right Click is used on an enemy, the units will be commanded to attack that enemy. Right Click on an ally will simply command to follow that ally. If the Force Right-Click Attack option is enabled, it will command the selected unit to deny that ally if available.
Holding Shift while issuing commands will que the commands. In unit selection, Shift + Left Click on an allied unit will add it to your selection. Shift + Left Click on an already selected unit removes the unit from your selection.
The Ctrl key is used for several purposes. If Unified Unit Orders is enabled, Ctrl held down plus Left Click or Right Click will command all controllable units to follow that click`s command regardless of your current selection. Holding Ctrl and the corresponding Hotkey will level up an ability if a skill point is available. Holding Ctrl can also be used on a few items to modify their targeting.
Shop Controls
Right Click on an item to purchase it. If the player does not have enough gold or is too far from a shop, the item will not be bought. If the item can be bought from the Home Shop, it will be bought and then go into the player`s Stash at base.
Left Click on an item to display all related items. The items that make up its component parts are displayed underneath, while items that can be completed with it are displayed above.
Shift + Left Click on an item displays it in the Quickbuy area.
Inventory Controls
Left Click on an item or press its Hotkey to use the item`s active ability.
Left Click + Drag an item to move the item from the player`s inventory and transfer it to the selected ally or place it the ground.
Left Click + Drag an item on a Shopkeeper to sell the item if within range of a shop.
Alt Controls
The Alt key can be used to quickly communicate information to team mates.
Alt + Left Click on the ground pings the map with a ! symbol. Alt + Left Click on an enemy unit centers the symbol around that unit. Alt + Left Click on an enemy building will also display a sword icon on the minimap. Alt + Left Click on an allied building will display a shield icon on the minimap.
Ctrl + Alt + Left Click does a warning ping with an X symbol instead.
Alt + Left Click on an enemy hero on the top bar sends a hero missing message.
Ctrl + Alt + Left Click on an enemy hero on the top bar sends a message that the hero has returned.
Alt + Left Click on a spell sends an On Cooldown/Not Enough Mana/Ready message depending on the spell`s current status.
Alt + Left Click on an item in your inventory also sends an On Cooldown/Not Enough Mana/Ready message depending on the item`s current status. A Gather Here message is displayed instead of Ready for Area of Effect items that are ready to use, and your location is also pinged.
Alt + Left Click on an item in the Shop Panel sends a message that you will buy that item.
Alt + Left Click on an item in the Quickbuy area sends a message saying how much gold is needed to complete the full item.
Alt + Left Click on an item that was dropped on the ground will send a message notifying your team.
Alt + Left Click on a Rune will send a message with that rune type.
Alt + Left Click on a Bottle will send a message of what Rune is stored in the bottle.
Alt + Left Click on the Game Clock will send a message with the current game time.
Alt + Left Click on a dead enemy`s icon in the top bar will send a message that they are dead, and when they will respawn.
Alt + Left Click on a player`s health and mana bar sends a message with the current health and mana percentage.
Alt + Left Click on buffs and debuffs on self or enemies sends a message with what the unit is affected by.
Alt + Left Click on your respawn timer sends a message with how many seconds remain on your respawn time.
Alt + Left Click on the Glyph button sends a message with its Available/Cooldown status.
Ctrl + Alt + Left Click on the Glyph button will suggest not using Glyph yet.
Alt + Hotkey toggles auto-castable skills on and off.
Alt + Enter after picking a hero pre-loads it into the game.