There always seems to be some confusion over how to open the cheat console on a Mac because Mac users normally substitute the CMD key for the CTRL key in everyday Mac usage (CMD + C, CMD + V for copying and pasting for example). In Sims 4 however this is not the case. To open the cheat console when playing the game in macOS you use CTRL, Shift and C. It has always been this combination in Sims 4, never the CMD key. There are a few, limited exceptions to this which are dependant on Mac configuration and NOT the game controls: if the modifier keys have been changed from the default setting in System Preferences/Settings > Keyboard. Apple help page here. If other 3rd party apps installed on the Mac interfere with the default keyboard settings such as video or screen capture software. if the Input Source in System Preferences > Keyboard has been changed from the default language settings. broken CTRL key(s) System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts for changing modifier keys: Windows users, see this thread [READ FIRST] Cheat console doesn't open

@little_tati898 It's not Command, it's CTRL, Shift and C.

@chrissyforeverr CTRL, Shift and C, not the Command key, unless you've changed the keyboard options on your Mac.

Hold down the Control key, the letter C key and the Shift key at the same time. This will bring up the cheat code box in the upper left hand corner. From there you can enter the cheat commands. To exit the Cheat box, hold down the same keys to close it.

@Kathykins MacOS doesn't have an AMD interface like Windows. It is a completely different operating system.

Using the cheat console is exactly the same on a Mac as it is in Windows. Hold down CTRL, Shift and C. Whereas we normally substitute the CMD key for the CTRL key, this is not the case in The Sims 4 (or The Sims 3). If this is not working for you check your keyboard configuration in System Preferences, have you changed it in the past? Have you changed something in System Preferences > Accessibility > Keyboard? Have you changed the Modifier keys? The cheat console is coded into the game, there is no reason why it shouldn't work unless the user has changed some settings or has software installed which may be conflicting with the keyboard settings. Check whether your CTRL key is faulty or broken. If all else fails: Try plugging in or bluetoothing another keyboard to your Mac. You may have a broken CTRL key(s). Check for 3rd party software that has changed the keyboard mapping, e.g. - screenshot software or video capture software. 3rd party software that is conflicting with the game. Close down any other apps that are running. User changes to the modifer keys in System Preferences. Has someone used your Mac under your user account and changed something without you knowing? Go into System Preferences > Keyboard > Modifier Keys and set another key as the CTRL key The Input Source in System Preferences > Keyboard has been changed to a different language. You could also try adding another language to see if this resolves the issue. You can also find this information in the Sims 4 stickied help thread at the top of this Mac forum. It is exactly the same for Sims 3. @weezlemarshall For help with the Gallery please see this FAQ - http://help.ea.com/uk/article/the-sims-4-gallery/

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Bluebellflora

Hero+

3 years ago

🛠️ Opening the Sims 4 cheat console on Mac

There always seems to be some confusion over how to open the cheat console on a Mac because Mac users normally substitute the CMD key for the CTRL key in everyday Mac usage (CMD + C, CMD + V for copying and pasting for example). In Sims 4 however this is not the case.

To open the cheat console when playing the game in macOS you use CTRL, Shift and C. It has always been this combination in Sims 4, never the CMD key.

There are a few, limited exceptions to this which are dependant on Mac configuration and NOT the game controls:

if the modifier keys have been changed from the default setting in System Preferences/Settings > Keyboard. Apple help page here.
If other 3rd party apps installed on the Mac interfere with the default keyboard settings such as video or screen capture software.
if the Input Source in System Preferences > Keyboard has been changed from the default language settings.
broken CTRL key(s)

System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts for changing modifier keys:

Windows users, see this thread [READ FIRST] Cheat console doesn't open

mac

185 Replies

cutebear99
10 years ago
I keep pressing command + shift + c but the bubble won't appear for me to type in the cheat codes. Does anyone know whats going on? I don't have any external apps on. Please let me know, it's getting pretty boring without the cheats for money!
crinrict
Hero+
10 years ago
I think it should be CTRL, Shift + C
Anonymous
10 years ago
This is my first time using any sims game on a mac. I have Sims 4, and the cheat box will not open with the code command+shift+c
crinrict
Hero+
10 years ago
Try ctl-shift-c instead.
Anonymous
10 years ago
this does not work
crinrict
Hero+
10 years ago
Any background programs that could be interfereing ?
Anonymous
10 years ago
nothing else is open in the background... i've tried to see if another program is using that shortcut for a different command but no luck with that either!
crinrict
Hero+
10 years ago
I hear time machine can sometimes be a problem ?

EDIT: Could you try this: http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/13332863/#Comment_13332863 ?
Anonymous
10 years ago
I dont have time machine enabled.
And I tried the keyboard/language setting change... still didnt work ☹️
crinrict
Hero+
10 years ago
I'll try to find some more solution from the mac experience people here.