til/command-line-utils/getting-the-keys-pressed.md

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Most of the time, `xev` will be enough to know exactly which key is pressed but it generates a lot of output and sometimes that is overwhelming. If you find yourself in this situation try: 
```
showkey -a
```
TIL: Getting the keys pressed 2021-11-02 22:27:36 +01:00			Most of the time, `xev` will be enough to know exactly which key is pressed but it generates a lot of output and sometimes that is overwhelming. If you find yourself in this situation try:
			```
			`showkey -a`
			```