Microsoft Minesweeper allows for the use of a keyboard instead of a mouse for players who prefer this type of control option. Refer to the table below for all the options you can use with a keyboard.
Movement in the Game |
Keyboard Control |
Select Square |
Arrow Keys |
Uncover Tile |
Space/Enter |
Set Flag |
1 |
Set Flag or Chord |
Ctrl+Space/Ctrl+Enter/Shift+Space/Shift+Enter |
Open/Close Menu |
Esc/Windows Key+Z |
How to Play |
F1 |
New Game |
F2 |
Game Options |
F5 |