# /bind

## Syntax

**/bind \[list | eqlist] | \[\~]name \[*****keycombo*** **| clear]**

## Description

Bind a key combination to a specific key.

|                                 |                                                        |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **/bind list**                  | Lists all MQ2 binds                                    |
| **/bind eqlist**                | Lists all EverQuest binds                              |
| **/bind name** ***keycombo***   | Binds name to the normal key combination *keycombo*    |
| **/bind \~name** ***keycombo*** | Binds name to the alternate key combination *keycombo* |
| **/bind name clear**            | Clears the key combination from name                   |
| **/bind \~name clear**          | Clears the alternate key combination from name         |

**Note:** *keycombo* can be any combination of "alt", "shift" and "ctrl" plus a key.

## Examples

|                         |                                                    |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **/bind forward e**     | Binds the forward command to key e                 |
| **/bind \~forward up**  | Binds the forward command to alternate key uparrow |
| **/bind forward clear** | Clears the key used for the forward command        |

**Note:** Changing EQ binds will not immediately update the display in the options window. Change the bind list selection in the options window to see the updated keys.

## See Also

* [/custombind](/macroquest/plugins/core-plugins/mq2custombinds/custombind.md)
* [/dumpbinds](/macroquest/commands/slash-commands/dumpbinds.md)


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