How do I manipulate objects?

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?

Solution 1:

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.

Solution 2:

Hold down the button bound to 'Activate/pick-up.'

For Xbox, that's A
For PC, that's E
For PS3, that's X

How do I manipulate objects?

Solution 1:

Solution 2:

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