KeyboardTest can quickly check that all the keys are functioning correctly and look at the keyboard's internal scan codes.

Each key's down and upstroke is registered and highlighted on a graphical image of a keyboard. Each time a key is pressed, a variety of state information is updated in the window.

Although desktop keyboards can be quickly and cheaply replaced, this is not the case for laptop computers where the keyboard is integrated into the computer itself. The failure of even a single key on a laptop computer can render the entire machine useless. (Imagine trying to use your laptop when the space bar doesn't work). Other features include.

A comprehensive help file.

Both the downstroke and the upstroke are highlighted in different colors.

Measurement of the keyboard repeat and depress times.

Display of BIOS and Windows scan codes.

Language independent testing by using BIOS scan codes.

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