Keyboard Event Tester
Test and analyze keyboard events, key codes, and modifier keys in real-time. Perfect for web development and keyboard shortcut implementation.
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What is Keyboard Event Tester?
Keyboard Event Tester inspects JavaScript keyboard events in real-time. It displays key codes, location, and modifier states like Shift/Ctrl.
Key Benefits
- Debug shortcuts
- Visualize events
- Cross-browser check
- Detailed event data
Common Use Cases
- •Game development
- •Accessibility testing
- •Input handling
- •Debug hotkeys
How to Test Keyboard Events
- Focus: Click on the testing area.
- Press: Press any key on your keyboard.
- Analyze: See event.key, event.code, and other details.
Key Features
- Test keyboard events in real-time
- Show key code, key, and code values
- Modifier keys display
- Event type information
- Event history log
- Copy event data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is event.key vs event.code?
Key is the character generated (affected by layout). Code is the physical key (independent of layout).
Why use this tester?
To debug key presses, especially for game controls or preventing default browser actions.
Does it detect all keys?
It detects standard keys. Some media or system keys might be intercepted by the OS.