For the majority of functions, a Form ID will be needed. Targeted commands will require a reference as target usually entered before the actual command, as noted by the separating dot in between.

Some commands will be noted to be able to both be used either with a target or without one, resulting in a global or targeted effect.

Targeted commands also work by selecting the target with the mouse or using prid before the command.

These will either be listed here with targetID or player as target. The commands listed on this page will appear in two types and are accordingly formated: On commands, targets, shorthands and more Types If you are using a controller, simply use your keyboard to enable the console. Fallout 4 does not require turning off an Xbox/PS Controller if you are using one, to use the console. Increasing the iConsoleTextXPos variable will move the prompt further right into the field of view.

If the left side of the console is not visible, one may need to edit the Fallout4_Default.ini file in the installation folder. While the console is open, the game will pause and the camera will freeze. The HUD will disappear and you will get a prompt (- |) in the lower-left corner of the screen where you can input commands as listed below (The console will also remember any previously entered commands, which you can scroll through with the Up and Down Arrow keys). In order to access the console, you will need to use the key appropriate for your language (as shown in the list of console keys). After restarting Fallout 4 pressing the equivalent button from above will open the console. Should this for some reason not work, you can always set your keyboard's language layout to US in the Windows control panel.

United Kingdom: ' (below the symbol, on the same key).

United States: ~ or ` (to the left of the number 1 key).

Swiss: ¨ (The upper key of the left of the enter key)).

It cannot be used in the game console versions or in Survival mode. It is useful for altering content while in-game, but may be used to cheat as well. The console is a debugging tool in the Windows version of Fallout 4.

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