Italian Keyboard Tester
Press any key to check that it works on your Italian keyboard. Test the special characters Italian typing needs, 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 Italian 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 Italian keyboard. Working keys light up and stay tinted, and the counter shows your progress.
Check the special keys
Press à, è, é, ì, ò, ù and the Alt Gr key. 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 Italian keyboard
The Italian keyboard is based on QWERTY. The accented vowels à, è, é, ì, ò and ù sit on the right side of the main keys. The @ symbol uses the Alt Gr key.
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.
How the Italian keyboard is laid out
Italian keyboards use QWERTY letters. The accented vowels take the keys to the right of the letters:
- è and + are to the right of P. With Shift they type é and *.
- ò and à are to the right of L. With Shift they type ç and °.
- ù is next to Enter, with § on Shift.
- ’ and ì are to the right of 0. With Shift they type ? and ^.
- \ and | are on the top-left key.
- Shift + 3 types £, Shift + 2 types “, Shift + 7 types / and Shift + 0 types =.
- The keyboard is ISO shaped, with a tall Enter key and an extra < > key next to the left Shift.
Symbols on Alt Gr
The right Alt key, Alt Gr, types the third symbol on several keys:
| Symbol | Windows shortcut |
|---|---|
| @ | Alt Gr + ò |
| # | Alt Gr + à |
| € | Alt Gr + E |
| [ and ] | Alt Gr + è and Alt Gr + + |
| { and } | Alt Gr + Shift + è and Alt Gr + Shift + + |
The missing keys: ~, ` and capital accents
The standard Italian layout has no key for the tilde or the backtick, which matters if you write code, type web addresses or use the command line. On Windows, hold Alt and type the code on the numeric keypad:
- ~: Alt + 126
- `: Alt + 96
There are no keys for capital accented letters either, so people often write “E’” instead of “È”. On Windows, use the numeric keypad again:
- È: Alt + 0200
- É: Alt + 0201
- À: Alt + 0192
- Ò: Alt + 0210
- Ù: Alt + 0217
On a laptop without a numeric keypad, use the Windows emoji and symbol panel (Windows key + .) and its symbols tab instead.
Italian keyboards on a Mac
macOS has two Italian input sources. Italian is the normal QWERTY layout described here. Italian – QZERTY copies old typewriters, with Z and W swapped, and is rarely what you want. On a Mac, hold down a letter key to pick a capital accented letter from the menu that appears. To find symbols such as ~, turn on the input menu in the menu bar, choose Show Keyboard Viewer and hold Option.
Common Italian keyboard problems
The accented keys type ; ’ [ or ]. The computer is using an English layout. Press the Windows key + Space and pick Italian, then remove the layout you don’t use.
Z and W are swapped on a Mac. The QZERTY input source is selected. Switch to plain Italian in System Settings, Keyboard, Input Sources.
@ doesn’t work. Use the right-hand Alt Gr key, not the left Alt. Some games and remote desktop programs capture Alt Gr shortcuts; Ctrl + Alt + ò does the same job.
What to press in the tester
The on-screen keyboard above shows the Italian labels in the ISO shape. Keys are matched by position, so the tester shows whether each key works even when Windows uses the wrong layout. Press è, ò, à, ù, ì, the ’ key, the \ key in the top-left corner and the < key next to the left Shift. Then hold Alt Gr and press ò and à.
Add the Italian keyboard to Windows or Mac
Install the layout once, then switch to it whenever you type in Italian.
On Windows
- Open Settings and go to Time & language, then Language & region.
- Click Add a language and install Italian. If Italian is already listed, open its options instead.
- Add the Italian keyboard layout.
- 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 Italian and click Add.
- Switch layouts from the menu bar or with Control + Space.
Fix common Italian 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 Italian 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 à, è, é, ì, ò, ù and the Alt Gr key.
Why does my Italian 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 Italian layout in Windows or macOS and switch to it.
How do I switch between Italian and English?
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 Italian 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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