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Keyboard tester

Press keys to check that every key works, and see key codes and ghosting.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Keyboard tester

Press any key and see it highlight on screen with its key name and code, so you can spot a dead switch or a chattering key right away. It also helps detect ghosting, where a keyboard fails to register several keys held at the same time.

How to use Keyboard tester

  1. Click the page so it can receive your key presses.
  2. Press each key on your keyboard one at a time and watch it light up.
  3. Check the key code shown for each press, and hold several keys together to look for ghosting.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

What is keyboard ghosting?

Ghosting happens when a keyboard cannot register certain combinations of keys pressed together, because of how its matrix is wired. Gaming keyboards with n-key rollover avoid it, and holding several keys here reveals the limit.

Why does a key not light up on the tester?

Press it again firmly and try a few times. If it still stays dark, the switch may be dirty or worn, or the key may be reserved by your system or browser, such as some media keys.

What is the key code used for?

The key code tells you which physical key the browser received. It helps developers write shortcuts, and it helps you confirm that a remapped or foreign-layout key sends the code you expect.

Is Keyboard tester free?

Yes. Keyboard tester on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Keyboard tester on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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