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Keyboard tester

Press keys and watch them light up. Free. Events stay in this tab.

DOM keyboard events
ModeLocal sandbox

Click here, then press keys. Last key: —

EscapeF1F2F3F4F5F6F7F8F9F10F11F12
`1234567890-=Backspace
Tabqwertyuiop[]\
CapsLockasdfghjkl;'Enter
Shiftzxcvbnm,./Shift
ControlMetaAltSpaceAltMetaControlArrowLeftArrowDownArrowUpArrowRight
  • Browser keyboard events
  • Depends on the OS and browser key map

Workflow

How to use Keyboard tester

Three steps. This runs in your browser. What you type is not uploaded by this tool.

  1. 01

    Click the tester so it has focus.

    Click the tester so it has focus.

  2. 02

    Press keys.

    Press keys.

  3. 03

    Watch which keys light up.

    Watch which keys light up.

Direct answers

Essential questions answered

Short answers for search and answer engines. Same facts as the FAQ.

How do I test my keyboard online?

Focus the tester and press keys. Lit keys were detected.

Are keystrokes uploaded?

No. Events stay in this tab.

Why is a key missing?

Browsers do not expose every hardware key.

Practical applications

Good for everyday workflows

  • Find a stuck key

    Press keys and watch them light up on a layout. Find stuck or unresponsive keys.

  • Check a new keyboard

    Press keys and watch them light up on a layout. Find stuck or unresponsive keys.

  • Verify arrow and modifier keys

    Press keys and watch them light up on a layout. Find stuck or unresponsive keys.

Got questions?

Frequently asked questions

Is the keyboard tester free?

Yes on ToolStudio.

Does this log what I type?

No server logging. Clear the map anytime.

Do media keys work?

Often not; browsers hide many media keys.

Pick a tool. Get it done.

Free browser utilities on ToolStudio. No account. Most tools keep files on this device.