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Windows Keyboard Test — Check Keys and Modifiers

Test your PC keyboard online. Check Windows keys, Shift, Ctrl, Alt, arrows and the number pad, then compare missing keys or unexpected characters.

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Free to use · Browser based · How we test

Press a physical key to start — no click needed. Tab moves between controls, and browser shortcuts remain available.

READY
Press a physical key
Live Key Display
Tested0/104Presses0Max Simultaneous0Progress0%
Currently held: 0No keys held
Swipe to view the layout; use a connected keyboard to testScroll ↔

Only physical keyboard events count toward progress. A missing highlight can also mean the browser or operating system reserved that key.

Event Inspector

Press a key to see event details

Observed Results
Status○ Not Started
Keys Tested0 / 104
x

Total Presses

0

Peak Held

0

Observed combination only

A registered key reached this browser. Untested keys are not proven faulty, and a peak count does not certify NKRO.

Test Windows input before changing drivers

Use this PC keyboard test with the full-size ANSI-style reference layout. Your keyboard may have extra ISO, JIS, laptop or programmable keys. An unused position on the diagram is not evidence of a fault, and a layout-completion percentage is not a hardware certificate.

The event inspector shows code for the reported key position and key for the interpreted value. A wrong character with a consistent position suggests checking the selected input layout, modifiers and remapping. The browser cannot directly inspect the switch or determine which connected keyboard sent the event.

Windows and the browser can handle shortcuts before the test receives them. Press modifiers separately first. Avoid lock-screen, close-window and task-switching combinations; a website cannot promise to suppress every shortcut. Print Screen may open a capture interface or produce an incomplete event sequence.

Use a normal text editor as a comparison. If the same key fails there, try another connection or computer where available. If only the page fails, compare focus, browser extensions and another browser before reinstalling software.

Read how our browser tests work for event handling, measurement limits, and privacy details.

Key Capabilities & Features

Layout reference

A full-size diagram helps you cover key groups; your physical board may differ.

Code and character

Use both values when separating an input-language mismatch from a missing event.

Session counts

Observed presses and simultaneous keys describe this session, not long-term reliability.

How to Perform This Test

  1. Focus: activate the test area and press each letter and punctuation key once.
  2. Cover the layout: include the function row, navigation cluster, arrows and all keypad keys present on your board.
  3. Check modifiers: compare left and right Shift, Control and Alt separately; allow system shortcuts to retain their normal behavior.
  4. Release: verify that held-key state clears after each press, then retest suspicious keys slowly.
  5. Compare: record the key and connection mode and reproduce the behavior in another application.

Troubleshooting Common Hardware Issues

  • Wrong symbols: inspect the active input layout in Windows language settings before changing hardware.
  • Numpad moves the pointer: review Mouse Keys; arrows instead of digits can reflect Num Lock state.
  • Short presses are ignored: inspect Filter Keys or remapping settings, preserving accessibility options you rely on.
  • Several nearby keys fail: record the pattern and compare another device; visible rows do not identify the electrical matrix wiring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this test the Windows key without opening Start?
It can display events that reach the page, but it cannot guarantee that Start or other system actions will be suppressed. Test the key separately and refocus if needed.
Does AltGr always look like right Alt?
No. Right Alt and AltGraph behavior depends on the layout, browser and input stack. Compare the resulting character and the reported event rather than requiring one flag pattern.
Should every position reach 100%?
Only keys present on your device and delivered to the browser can be observed. Missing physical keys and reserved controls should not be counted as failed switches.

Further Reading

Start again with the full keyboard test, compare the keyboard event reference, or choose the next test in the diagnostic tools hub.

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