Instead, you activate it by simply pressing a combination of buttons at the same time.ĭepending on your platform, you will need to input a different button combo to bring up the command console: Fortunately, accessing the command console doesn't require you to modify any files. Each cheat takes the form of a word or phrase that you must type into the console to activate. Before you can use cheats in The Sims 4, you'll need to learn how to open the command console.