In Oblivion, you could grab objects with the Z-key, or the Telekinesis spell.
I've tried the Z key in Skyrim, but couldn't seem to grab anything.
And then I see this:
So clearly manipulating objects exist in some fashion, I'm just unsure of the appropriate keybinds. Any ideas?
Best Answer
Hold the Activate key (E, ⓧ, or Ⓐ by default for PC, PS3, and Xbox, respectively). The Z key defaults to your Dragon Shout/Racial Power on PC. Be careful with that.