The GetKeyboardType function retrieves information about the current keyboard.
int GetKeyboardType(
int nTypeFlag // type of information to retrieve
);
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | Keyboard type |
| 1 | Keyboard subtype |
| 2 | Number of function keys on the keyboard |
If the function succeeds, the return value specifies the requested information.
If the function fails, the return value is zero. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.
The subtype is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-dependent value. The type may be one of the following values:
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | IBM PC/XT or compatible (83-key) keyboard |
| 2 | Olivetti "ICO" (102-key) keyboard |
| 3 | IBM PC/AT (84-key) or similar keyboard |
| 4 | IBM enhanced (101- or 102-key) keyboard |
| 5 | Nokia 1050 and similar keyboards |
| 6 | Nokia 9140 and similar keyboards |
| 7 | Japanese keyboard |
The application can also determine the number of function keys on a keyboard from the keyboard type. Following are the number of function keys for each keyboard type:
| Type | Number of function keys |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 12 (sometimes 18) |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | Hardware dependent and specified by the OEM |
Windows NT: Requires version 3.1 or later.
Windows: Requires Windows 95 or later.
Windows CE: Unsupported.
Header: Declared in winuser.h.
Import Library: Use user32.lib.
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