How to test a keyboard online?
Open TestMyGears keyboard test and press each key on your physical keyboard. Matching keys highlight on the virtual layout and the stats bar shows the last key pressed and its system key code.
Keyboard test online
Test if your keyboard is working with a free online keyboard test. Press any key on your physical keyboard and watch it highlight on the virtual layout below — including function keys, modifiers, arrows, and numpad.
Test active — press any key
Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 PrtSc ScrLk Pause
` 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = Backspace
Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P [ ] \
Caps A S D F G H J K L ; ' Enter
Shift Z X C V B N M , . / Shift
Ctrl Win Alt Space Alt Win Menu Ctrl
Ins Home PgUp
Del End PgDn
↑
← ↓ →
Num / * - 7 8 9 + 4 5 6 1 2 3 Enter 0 .
Press Esc to stop capturing keys and exit fullscreen.
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How to Use
- Press any key on your physical keyboard — each one lights up immediately on the virtual QWERTY layout and shows the last key name plus system key code.
- Use Reset to clear highlights. Toggle Windows / Mac to swap Win↔Cmd and Alt↔Option labels on the layout.
- Press Esc to pause key capture, or use Fullscreen for a focused test view.
Why use a keyboard test?
Keyboard test online
Verify every key registers without installing software. The virtual keyboard mirrors your physical layout so you can spot missing or stuck keys in seconds — ideal after shipping a new keyboard or laptop.
Laptop keyboard test
Run a laptop keyboard tester online before your return window closes. Check each letter, number, function key, and trackpad-adjacent keys on Windows notebooks, MacBooks, and ultrabooks.
Chromebook keyboard test
Open this page in Chrome on a Chromebook to test search, launcher, and media keys alongside standard QWERTY keys. The layout toggle helps match Mac-style Option/Cmd labels when needed.
FAQs
How do I check my keys?
Press keys one at a time and confirm each lights up on the virtual keyboard. If a key does not highlight, it may be faulty, remapped, or blocked by another app. Use Reset Screen and try again.
How to test if all keys on keyboard are working?
Work through every row — letters, numbers, modifiers, arrows, function keys, and numpad. Pressed keys stay highlighted until you click Reset Screen, so you can see which keys you have not tested yet.
How to test keyboard keys?
Press a key and read the Last Key Pressed and System Key Code fields. Repeat for each key. Toggle Windows or Mac layout if your modifier labels differ from the default.
Is this a laptop keyboard tester online?
Yes. This free laptop keyboard test runs in your browser on any laptop — Windows, Mac, or Chromebook. No download or account required.
Does this test key rollover or ghosting?
This tool confirms each key sends a signal and shows simultaneous presses on the virtual layout. For advanced NKRO or ghosting benchmarks, dedicated hardware testers like PassMark Keyboard Test are an alternative — this page focuses on quick key-by-key checks.
How do I pause keyboard capture?
Press Esc to stop capturing keys and exit fullscreen. Click the keyboard area to resume testing. Browser shortcuts work normally while capture is paused.