Checked 2 November 2026 against the installed FM27 27.0.0 input definitions and SI’s FM27 interface announcement. The current installed navigation map takes priority over the earlier development screenshot. These are a default reference, not a promise that your customised settings match.
Less clicking. More managing.
Go on holiday with Shift + Space on both platforms. Load the last save with Ctrl + Shift + R on Windows or Command + Shift + R on Mac. Save progress you want to keep before reloading.
Command (⌘) is the Mac modifier shown here for Ctrl-based game commands. Space means the space bar. Letter keys are shown in capitals for readability; Shift is required only when it is listed. These shortcuts belong to the game, not this webpage.
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Save, reload and holiday
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Go on holidayOpens the holiday controls; choose the return date and responsibilities before confirming. | ShiftSpace | ShiftSpace |
| Load last saveSave any progress you want to keep before reloading. | CtrlShiftR | ⌘ CommandShiftR |
| Save game | CtrlS | ⌘ CommandS |
| Save game asUse a separate filename when keeping an untouched starting save. | CtrlShiftS | ⌘ CommandShiftS |
| Open preferencesAlternative: Ctrl + comma on Windows; Command + comma on Mac. | CtrlP | ⌘ CommandP |
| Open FM menu | ShiftEsc | ShiftEsc |
| Quit Football ManagerKeep your save up to date before quitting. | CtrlQ | ⌘ CommandQ |
Your bookmark bar
Slots 1–9 use Shift + 1–9; slot 10 uses Shift + 0. Slots 11 and 12 are bound to the minus and equals keys in the inspected input map. Punctuation and key labels vary with keyboard layout: check Preferences rather than assuming the printed symbol is universal.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open bookmark 1 | Shift1 | Shift1 |
| Open bookmark 2 | Shift2 | Shift2 |
| Open bookmark 3 | Shift3 | Shift3 |
| Open bookmark 4 | Shift4 | Shift4 |
| Open bookmark 5 | Shift5 | Shift5 |
| Open bookmark 6 | Shift6 | Shift6 |
| Open bookmark 7 | Shift7 | Shift7 |
| Open bookmark 8 | Shift8 | Shift8 |
| Open bookmark 9 | Shift9 | Shift9 |
| Open bookmark 10 | Shift0 | Shift0 |
| Open bookmark 11 | Shift− (minus) | Shift− (minus) |
| Open bookmark 12 | Shift= (equals) | Shift= (equals) |
Match-day controls
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Play / pause the matchDuring a match; outside match day, Space is Continue. | Space | Space |
| Open substitutionsShift + S is also present in the inspected default map. | S | S |
| Open match tactics | T | T |
| Open instructions | I | I |
| Open mentality controls | M | M |
Make the shortcuts yours
FM27 lets you remap keyboard shortcuts. If a combination differs on your machine, the assignment shown in your own Preferences is the one to follow.
- Open Settings / Preferences in Football Manager 2027.
- Choose Detailed, then Shortcuts. Screen wording may vary with your game language.
- Find the action, select its shortcut field and enter your preferred combination. Check for conflicts and confirm only the changes you want.
- Use bookmarks for your most-used screens, then use Shift plus the assigned slot key to return. A bookmark must be set before its shortcut is useful.
If a shortcut does nothing
- Click back into the game and leave any search or text-entry field. Context matters: S can mean substitutions during a match and text when a field is focused.
- Check your custom assignment in Preferences. Desktop shortcuts, Steam overlays and keyboard utilities can intercept a combination.
- On Mac, Command and Control are different keys. Use Command for the Mac combinations in this table; do not substitute the Windows logo key on a PC.
- Use the normal on-screen menu when you are unsure. Loading another save or confirming a holiday changes your current game session; review the dialog before continuing.
Sources and scope
Sports Interactive: FM27 interface and shortcut remapping
SI confirms editable shortcuts and bookmarks. The key combinations in this reference also use the installed game’s default input map; the early announcement screenshot is not a complete list of current defaults.