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=== Walking ===
 
Watch this video tutorial to get started, then read on for details:
 
{{KBvideo|4167143}}
 
There are three ways to walk your avatar with the keyboard:
 
# '''Arrow keys'''
#: [[Image:kb_Keyborad_arrow_keys.png]]
# '''{{K|W}} {{K|A}} {{K|S}} {{K|D}} keys''' - Inworld must have focus, meaning the chat bar is closed or you've clicked inworld. Otherwise, these keys will type in the chat bar.
# '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numeric_keypad Numeric keypad]''' - Not all keyboards have this.
 
You can also strafe — walk sideways without changing your camera focus — by holding {{K|Shift}} and the left and right movement keys. For example, {{K|Shift|Left}}. Instead of turning, your avatar will walk in those directions.
 
=== Running ===
 
Running is done with the same keys as walking. Running is usually a toggle: press {{K|Ctrl}}+{{K|R}} and try moving around!
 
[[Image:Kb_alwaysrun_screenshot.png]]
 
=== Jumping and ducking ===
 
Tap {{K|Page Up}} or {{K|E}} to jump.
 
Hold {{K|Page Down}} or {{K|C}} to duck (squat).
 
{{KBtip|After jumping, hold down {{K|Space}} to greatly slow your ascent. It looks almost as if you're frozen in mid-air.}}
 
=== Flying ===
 
Holding the same key to jump makes you fly.
 
{{KBtip|If that doesn't work, go to '''Edit''' > '''Preferences''', click '''Input & Camera''' tab, and enable '''Fly/land on holding up/down'''.}}
 
You can also click the '''Fly''' button on the toolbar at the bottom of the Viewer window.
 
=== Double-tap run ===
 
If you don't want to always run, you can make your avatar walk or run with use of your arrow keys. Double-tap and hold the up arrow key to run forward.  Tap and hold the up arrow key again to walk.  This feature gives a more realistic appearance to avatar movement.
 
To enable double-tap run:
 
# Open '''Me > Preferences''' to open the PREFRENCES window.
# Click the '''Move & View''' tab.
# Check the '''Tap-tap-hold to run''' checkbox.
 
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=== See also ===
 
* '''[[Limits]]''' - Intriguing facts about how high you can fly and more.
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