To open Skyrim's Command Console for cheating, press the tilde~ key just below ESC. Note the Xbox 360/PS3 versions of Skyrim cannot use the command console and may only 'cheat' by exploiting glitches in the game. The goal of this article is to provide a list of only the cheats used by average Skyrim players.
While this is a wonderful tool for power users, sorting through all the commands to find those traditional cheats you want can be a pain. Skyrim includes a powerful command console that allows you to manipulate many aspects of the game. Skyrim Cheats: Console Commands Leveling, Gold, and Other Common Cheats