Editing Controls (Exploration Notes)

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'''Controls''' ({{j|操作ガイド|Sōsa Gaido|Control Guide}}) is a category in the [[Exploration Notes]] menu. These [[Data File]]s explain the basic controls of {{P3}}, as well as what to do in some special events. Most of them feature images of characters who appear to be [[Olimar]], [[Louie]], [[The President]], [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]]. Seven of the 30 [[Data File]]s are found around the terrain of certain [[areas]], while the other 23 are acquired by completing specific tasks. 

In this article, if there is no location stated for a Data File, it should already be obtained automatically, after meeting certain requirements, such as obtaining a certain item. Unless otherwise specified, the text provided is the same in both the US and European [[Region|versions]]. {{p3d}} changes some of the Data Files.

==Data files==
===Moving===
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*'''Text''': {{transcript|Move with {{button|wiiu|lstick|wii|stick|wiiu|pclstick}}/{{button|switch|lstick}}.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the [[KopPad]].
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===Using the Whistle===
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*'''Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|zr|wii|b|wiiu|pczr}}/{{button|switch|b}} to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold {{button|wiiu|zr|wii|b|wiiu|pczr}}/{{button|switch|b}} longer to increase the whistle's range.}}
*'''Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|While touching and sliding on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to aim, press {{button|wiiu|l}} to blow your whistle and call Pikmin over.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
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===Throwing===
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*'''''Pikmin 3'' Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Take aim and press {{button|wiiu|a|wii|a|wiiu|pca}} to throw.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Touch and slide on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to aim, then tap quickly to throw.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Take aim with the cursor, then press {{button|switch|a}} to throw.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
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===Plucking #1===
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*'''US text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|a|wii|a|wiiu|pca|wiiu|l}}/{{button|switch|a}} to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press {{button|wiiu|zr|wii|b|wiiu|pczr|wiiu|zl}}/{{button|switch|b}} to cancel.}}
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|a|wii|a|wiiu|pca|wiiu|l}} to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press {{button|wiiu|zr|wii|b|wiiu|pczr|wiiu|zl}} to stop.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
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===Plucking #2===
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*'''Text''': {{transcript|Throw your teammates to have them automatically pluck sprouts.}}
*'''Area''': [[Tropical Wilds]]
*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': In a small alcove right near the base, guarded by two [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]].
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': Near the [[Dapper Blob]] at the southernmost room of the main overworld [[segment]] of the area.
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===Looking Around===
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*'''''Pikmin 3'' US Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}} to move the camera behind you.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Touch and slide left and right on {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to look around. Press {{button|wiiu|zl}} to face forward.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}} to switch the camera angle to the front.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Touch and slide left and right on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to look around. Press {{button|wiiu|zl}} to face forward.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Face forward with {{button|switch|zl}} and look around with {{button|switch|rstick}}. ({{button|switch|rstick}} won't work if the Joy-Con is held sideways.)}}
*'''How to obtain''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
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===Locking On===
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*'''''Pikmin 3'' US text''': {{transcript|Move the pointer onto your target and then hold {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}} to lock on!}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe text''': {{transcript|Move the pointer on to your target and then hold {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}} to lock on!}}
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Move the cursor to your target and press {{button|switch|zr}} to lock on! Throw nonstop by pressing and holding {{button|switch|a}}.}}
*'''How to obtain in ''Pikmin 3''''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
*'''How to obtain in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''''': Found near the [[Fiery Blowhog]]s near the landing site in the [[Garden of Hope]].
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===Dismissing Squad===
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*'''US Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Dismiss your squad with {{button|wiiu|b|wii|nunchukshake|wiiu|pcb}}, and the Pikmin will sort themselves into different color groups.}}
*'''US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Use "whistle button" on {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to dismiss your squad. The Pikmin will split up into different color groups.}}
*'''Europe Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Dismiss your squad with {{button|wiiu|b|wii|nunchukshake|wiiu|pcb}} and the Pikmin will sort themselves into different colour groups.}}
*'''Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Use "whistle button" on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to dismiss your squad. The Pikmin will split up into different colour groups.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

===Charging!===
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"'''Charge!'''" in the European version of ''Pikmin 3''.
*'''''Pikmin 3'' US Classic controls text''': {{transcript|While locked on, attack with {{button|wiiu|b|wii|nunchukshake|wiiu|pcb}}! Cancel the lock-on with {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}}.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|While locked on, attack with "whistle button" on {{button|wiiu|gamepad}}! Cancel the lock-on with {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}}.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe Classic controls text''': {{transcript|While locked on to a target, use {{button|wiiu|b|wii|nunchukshake|wiiu|pcb}} to unleash your Pikmin! Cancel lock-on with {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}}.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|While locked on to a target, use "whistle button" on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to unleash your Pikmin! Cancel lock-on with {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}}.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Press and release {{button|switch|x}} to charge with the currently selected Pikmin!}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' area''': [[Distant Tundra]]
*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': On the other side of the tunnel behind the Drake.
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' area''': [[Garden of Hope]]
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': Under the pile of fragments next to the Dwarf Bulborb used on day 2.

===Selecting Pikmin Type===
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*'''US Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Select the Pikmin or person you want to throw using {{button|wiiu|l|wii|c|wiiu|pcl}}.}}
*'''US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|l}} without touching {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} or use {{button|wiiu|padu}} to select the Pikmin or person you want to throw.}}
*'''Europe Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Select the Pikmin type you want to throw using {{button|wiiu|l|wii|c|wiiu|pcl}}. You can also throw teammates.}}
*'''Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|l}} without touching the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}}, or use {{button|wiiu|padu}} to select the Pikmin or teammate you wish to throw.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after discovering the Rock Pikmin.

===Switching Leaders===
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*'''US Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|y|wii|-|wiiu|pcy}} to switch leaders.}}
*'''US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Use the "leader button" buttons on {{button|wiiu|gamepad}}, or {{button|wiiu|padd}} to switch between leaders.}}
*'''Europe Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|y|wii|-|wiiu|pcy}} to switch control to a teammate outside the current squad.}}
*'''Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Use the "leader button" icons on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}}, or press {{button|wiiu|padd}} to switch to a teammate outside the current group.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after rescuing Brittany and completing the tutorial of throwing leaders.

===Throwing Leaders===
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*'''Text''': {{transcript|Throw teammates to places that can't be reached on foot.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' area''': [[Garden of Hope]]
*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': Right outside of where Brittany is trapped.
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' area''': [[Distant Tundra]]
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': Right next to the ledge that a leader must be thrown to, in order to push the [[iron ball]].
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===Using Ultra-Spicy Spray===
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*'''Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|padu|wii|padu|wiiu|pcpadu}} to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.}}
*'''US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Press "spray button" on {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.}}
*'''Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Tap "spray button" on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after discovering the Ultra-Spicy Spray.
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===Using Ultra-Spicy Nectar===
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"'''Ultra-Spicy Nectar'''" in the European version.
*'''US text''': {{transcript|Explorers automatically collect Ultra-Spicy Nectar when they find it.}}
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|Explorers collect Ultra-Spicy Nectar directly when they find it.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after discovering the Ultra-Spicy Spray.

===Using the Dodge Whistle===
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*'''Text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|padl|wii|padl|wiiu|pcpadl}} or {{button|wiiu|padr|wii|padr|wiiu|pcpadr}} to make your Pikmin roll in that direction.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after returning the [[Dodge Whistle]] to the [[S.S. Drake]].
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===Using the Radar #1===
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*'''''Pikmin 3'' US text''': {{transcript|Slide to scroll through your map and check your surroundings.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe text''': {{transcript|Touch and slide to scroll the map and check your surroundings.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Use {{button|switch|lstick}} to check your surroundings.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
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===Using the Radar #2===
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*'''''Pikmin 3'' US text''': {{transcript|Touch the compass to toggle the radar's orientation.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe text''': {{transcript|Touch the compass to toggle the Radar's orientation.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Change the radar's orientation in Other Settings in the Options menu.}}
*'''How to obtain in ''Pikmin 3''''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
*'''How to obtain in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''''': Found at the start of the cave in Alph's section of [[day]] 1.
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===Using the Radar #3===
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*'''''Pikmin 3'' text''': {{transcript|Review the replay to fine-tune your strategy.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Review the replay with (replay icon) to fine-tune your strategy.}}
*'''How to obtain in ''Pikmin 3''''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
*'''How to obtain in ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''''': Obtained on the results screen of the first day.
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===Fruit Finder===
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*'''US text''': {{transcript|Display the location of fruit, even in areas you haven't explored.}}
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|Displays the location of fruit, even in areas you haven't yet explored.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after collecting 10 pieces of [[fruit]].
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===Go Here!===
[[File:P3 Controls Icon 20.jpg|right]]
*'''''Pikmin 3'' US text''': {{transcript|On the KopPad's radar, align "Pointer" with your destination and touch Go here to start moving!}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe text''': {{transcript|Align "Pointer" on the radar and touch 'Go Here!' to move to that place!}}
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|On the KopPad's radar, align (pointer) with your destination and select "Go here" with {{button|switch|a}} to start moving.}}
*'''Area''': [[Garden of Hope]]
*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': Past the [[Crystal Wall]] right in the base.
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': Between Brittany's crash site and the section with [[Skutterchuck]]s nearby.

===Using the Camera===
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*'''''Pikmin 3'' text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|zr}} to snap a photo. Zoom with {{button|wiiu|lstick}}. Press {{button|wiiu|zl}} to toggle flash.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Activate the camera via the {{button|switch|-}} KopPad to snap a photo.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
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===Scorch Guard===
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*'''Text''': {{transcript|Protects you from fire.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after returning the [[Scorch Guard]] to the Drake.
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===Anti-Electrifier===
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*'''Text''': {{transcript|Prevents you from getting zapped.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after returning the [[Anti-Electrifier]] to the Drake.
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===Metal Suit Z===
[[File:P3 Controls Icon 24.jpg|right]]
*'''Text''': {{transcript|Increases the durability of your space suit.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after returning the [[Metal Suit Z]] to the Drake.
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===Dividing Labor #1===
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"'''Dividing Labour #1'''" in the European version.
*'''Text''': {{transcript|Split into 2 squads to manage your workload more efficiently!}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after rescuing Brittany and completing the tutorial on throwing leaders.
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===Dividing Labor #2===
[[File:P3 Controls Icon 26.jpg|right]]
"'''Dividing Labour #2'''" in the European version.
*'''Text''': {{transcript|Split into 3 squads to manage your workload even more efficiently!}}
*'''Area''': [[Tropical Wilds]]
*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': On the other side of the small bridge, it should be right next to a dirt wall and some fragments.
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': On the southern part of the main overworld segment of the area, where three leaders are needed, the Data File is after the tree stump.

===Escaping===
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*'''Text''': {{transcript|Shake {{button|wiiu|lstick|wii|stick|wiiu|pclstick}}/{{button|switch|lstick}} repeatedly to escape.}}
*'''''Pikmin 3'' area''': [[Tropical Wilds]]
*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': On the ledge home to a [[Swooping Snitchbug]] and the [[Dapper Blob]].
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' area''': [[Distant Tundra]]
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': At the Pikmin exchange point, next to the Swooping Snitchbug.
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===Rescuing from Bubbles===
[[File:P3 Controls Icon 28.jpg|right]]
*'''Text''': {{transcript|Knock into Pikmin to free them from bubbles!}}
*'''Area''': [[Garden of Hope]]
*'''Location''': Near the [[Citrus Lump]] found to the left of the [[bamboo gate]].
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===Rescue Olimar #1===
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*'''US text''': {{transcript|Command the Pikmin carrying Captain Olimar!}}
*'''European text''': {{transcript|Command the Pikmin carrying Olimar.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained once Olimar is carried.
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===Rescue Olimar #2===
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*'''Text''': {{transcript|The order of responsibility for commanding Pikmin is: Brittany, Charlie, Alph.}}
*'''How to obtain''': Obtained once Olimar is carried.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Moving.jpg|Moving the leaders.
UsingTheWhistleDataFile.jpg|Calling Pikmin to the party.
ThrowingDataFile.jpg|Throwing Pikmin.
Plucking1DataFile.jpg|Manual plucking.
Plucking2DataFile.jpg|Automatic plucking.
LookingAroundDataFile.jpg|Changing the camera angle.
LockingOnDataFile.jpg|Locking on to a target.
DismissingSquadDataFile.jpg|Dismissing the party.
ChargeDataFile.jpg|Charging Pikmin at a target.
SelectingPikminTypeDataFile.jpg|Choosing a Pikmin to throw.
SwitchingLeadersDataFile.jpg|Changing leaders.
ThrowingLeadersDataFile.jpg|Throwing leaders.
UsingUltraSpicySprayDataFile.jpg|Using Ultra-Spicy spray.
UltraSpicyNectarDataFile.jpg|Obtaining Ultra-Spicy spray through nectar.
UsingTheRadar1DataFile.jpg|Searching for something on the radar.
UsingTheRadar2DataFile.jpg|Using the compass on the radar.
UsingTheRadar3DataFile.jpg|Using the replay on the radar.
FruitFinderDataFile.jpg|The beacon showing fruit's location.
GoHere!DataFile.jpg|The Go Here! command.
UsingTheCameraDataFile.jpg|Using the KopPad camera.
DodgeWhistleDataFile.jpeg|Dodge Whistle.
ScorchGuardDataFile.jpeg|Scorch Guard.
P3 Anti-Electrifier Data File.jpg|Anti-Electrifier.
MetalSuitZDataFile.jpeg|Metal Suit Z.
DividingLabor1DataFile.jpg|Two-captain gameplay.
DividingLabor2DataFile.jpg|Three-captain gameplay.
EscapingDataFile.jpg|Escaping enemy clutches.
RescuingFromBubblesDataFile.jpg|Escaping bubbles.
RescuingOlimar1DataFile.jpg|Waypoint of the Olimar escape.
RescuingOlimar2DataFile.jpg|Chain of command in the Olimar escape.
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|Jap=操作ガイド
|JapR=Sōsa Gaido
|JapM=Control Guide
|ChiTrad=操作教學
|ChiTradR=Cāozuò jiàoxué
|ChiTradM=Control Teaching
|ChiSimp=操作指南
|ChiSimpR=Cāozuò zhǐnán
|ChiSimpM=Control Guide
|Fra=Commandes
|FraM=Orders
|Ger=Steuerung
|GerM=Control
|Ita=Comandi
|ItaM=Controls
|Kor=조작 가이드
|KorR=jojag gaideu
|KorM=Control Guide
|Spa=Controles
|SpaM=Controls
}}

==See also==
*[[Controls]] 

{{Exploration Notes}}