Keyboard repeat rate test
Hold a letter or arrow, then release it. Read the first repeat delay, interval and repeats per second; compare the same key after changing a repeat setting.
What the test received
Press and release a key to begin.
Repeat timing
- Key
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- Current / last hold
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- First repeat delay
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- Repeat events in hold
- 0
- Recent average interval / rate
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Hold a key to see browser auto-repeat events. Browser and OS settings control the repeat pace.
A held key repeats too fast, too slowly or not at all
First delay measures down to the first repeat; interval measures successive received repeats. Some keys, including modifiers, do not repeat.
Choose a repeat-capable key
Hold a letter or arrow, release it, then compare the same key in a text editor. On Mac, holding some letters can open an accent menu instead.
Review your system’s repeat settings
Mac Keyboard settings provide Key repeat rate and Delay until repeat. On Windows, search for Keyboard in Control Panel to find repeat delay and rate. Save the original values before comparing a different setting.
Check input filtering and app settings
Windows Filter Keys can ignore brief or repeated strokes. Keep accessibility settings you need. Compare app-specific bindings or macros if only one app behaves differently.
Separate repeats from unwanted taps
If releasing the key still produces new characters, use the Key Press Counter to check for additional press/release cycles. Changing repeat speed does not repair an extra physical actuation.
Retest
Reset and hold the same key for a similar duration after each setting change. Compare first delay and intervals under the same conditions.
If it persists
If input remains unusable across apps after restoring the intended settings, follow the exact keyboard model’s support process.