Brazilian Keyboard Tester
Press any key to check that it works on your Brazilian keyboard. Test the special characters Brazilian layout users rely on, free and right in your browser.
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Keys you press turn red, and stay tinted once they've been tested. A few keys, such as Fn and some media keys, are handled by the keyboard or your operating system and can't be seen by any website.On a phone or tablet, connect a keyboard first. Tapping the keys on screen doesn't test anything.Using only a keyboard? Press Esc twice to leave the tester.
How to test your Brazilian keyboard
It takes about a minute. Use your physical keyboard: clicking the keys on screen doesn't test anything.
Press every key
Click the keyboard above, then press each key on your Brazilian keyboard. Working keys light up and stay tinted, and the counter shows your progress.
Check the special keys
Press ç, ã, õ, á, é, í, ó, ú, the dead keys and the extra key near the right Shift. Try Shift and Alt Gr combinations as well, since many characters need them.
Match your keyboard
Choose Windows or Mac, and ISO if your keyboard has an extra key next to the left Shift, so the keyboard on screen matches yours.
About the Brazilian keyboard
Brazilian keyboards use the ABNT2 layout. It is a QWERTY layout with a ç key next to L, a dead key for accents and an extra key next to the right Shift that types the slash and question mark.
The tester follows the physical key you press, so it shows whether the key itself works. The character that appears in a document depends on the layout selected in Windows or macOS. If the right key lights up but the wrong character appears, change your language setting. Our guide to the keyboard layout explains the standard rows and special keys.
The ABNT2 layout
Brazilian keyboards follow the ABNT2 standard. The letters are QWERTY, but the keys around them are arranged for Portuguese:
- Ç has its own key to the right of L.
- ~ and ^ share a dead key to the right of Ç, used for ã, õ, â, ê and ô.
- ´ and ` share a dead key to the right of P, used for á, é, í, ó, ú and à.
- [ { and ] } come after the accent key and next to Enter.
- ’ and “ are on the top-left key.
- ; and : are on the key after the full stop, where a US keyboard has /.
- Two extra keys: \ and | next to the left Shift, and / and ? next to the right Shift.
- The numeric keypad has a . key as well as a comma key, because Brazil writes decimals with a comma.
Typing Portuguese accents
All Portuguese accents use dead keys. Press the accent, nothing appears, then press the vowel:
| You want | Press |
|---|---|
| á é í ó ú | ´ then the vowel |
| à | Shift + ´ (for `), then a |
| ã õ | ~ then a or o |
| â ê ô | Shift + ~ (for ^), then the vowel |
| ç Ç | The Ç key, with Shift for the capital |
To type the accent mark on its own, press the dead key and then Space. The trema (ü) was dropped from Brazilian spelling by the 2009 spelling reform, but Shift + 6 still types ¨ for names and foreign words.
Keyboards without the / ? key
Some laptops sold in Brazil, and most imported keyboards, don’t have the extra key next to the right Shift. On the ABNT2 layout you can still type both characters:
- / is Alt Gr + Q
- ? is Alt Gr + W
If your keyboard is a US model, the ABNT2 layout will put characters in the wrong places. Choose United States-International instead. It turns ’ “ ` ~ and ^ into dead keys, so ’ then a gives á, ~ then o gives õ and ’ then c gives ç. To type a plain apostrophe or quotation mark, press the key and then Space.
Common Brazilian keyboard problems
Ç types a semicolon. The computer is using an English layout. Press the Windows key + Space and choose Portuguese (Brazil ABNT2).
The slash key types nothing, or types a different character. Windows has two Brazilian layouts, ABNT and ABNT2. Modern Brazilian keyboards are ABNT2, so make sure that’s the one selected. If pressing it changes nothing in the tester’s Code readout, the key isn’t sending anything at all.
Apostrophes and quotes wait for the next key. You’re on United States-International, where they are dead keys. Press Space after them, or switch to ABNT2 if your keyboard is Brazilian.
What to press in the tester
The on-screen keyboard above shows the ABNT2 labels in the ISO shape. Keys are matched by position, so the tester shows whether each one works even when Windows uses the wrong layout. Press Ç, both dead keys, the bracket keys, the \ key next to the left Shift and the ; key. The / ? key next to the right Shift isn’t drawn, but pressing it shows IntlRo in the Code readout above the keyboard.
Add the Brazilian keyboard to Windows or Mac
Install the layout once, then switch to it whenever you type in Brazilian.
On Windows
- Open Settings and go to Time & language, then Language & region.
- Click Add a language and install Portuguese (Brazil).
- Open its options and add the Portuguese (Brazil ABNT2) keyboard.
- Switch between layouts with the Windows key + Space.
On a Mac
- Open System Settings and click Keyboard.
- Click Edit next to Input Sources.
- Press the plus button, choose Portuguese, then Brazilian - ABNT2, and click Add.
- Switch layouts from the menu bar or with Control + Space.
Fix common Brazilian keyboard problems
Most problems come from a wrong layout setting or a stuck key, and both are quick to fix.
Wrong characters appear
The wrong layout is active. Switch with the Windows key + Space, or Control + Space on a Mac, and remove layouts you don't use. Learn how keyboard layouts work.
A key does nothing
If it stays dark in the tester, clean around it and try our fixes for stuck keys. A full keyboard reset fixes many software problems.
Everything types in capitals
Your Caps Lock key may be stuck on. Tap it once, then check it in the tester above.
The keyboard keeps disconnecting
Replace the batteries, move closer to the computer and pair your wireless keyboard again.
Frequently asked questions
How do I test my Brazilian keyboard online?
Click the keyboard tester at the top of this page and press every key. Each working key lights up and stays tinted. Pay special attention to ç, ã, õ, á, é, í, ó, ú, the dead keys and the extra key near the right Shift.
Why does my Brazilian keyboard type the wrong characters?
Your computer is using a different layout from the one printed on your keys. If the tester lights up the key you pressed, the keyboard itself is fine. Add the Brazilian layout in Windows or macOS and switch to it.
How do I switch to the Brazilian layout?
On Windows, press the Windows key + Space to move through your layouts. On a Mac, press Control + Space or pick the layout from the input menu in the menu bar.
Is this Brazilian keyboard tester free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no download and runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere.
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