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Evtest Command: Query State Of Key Or Button On Input Device
Use for query state of key or button on input device with Evtest. Exact CLI syntax to query state of key or button on input device using Evtest.
When to use this: Use for query state of key or button on input device with Evtest.
Command Syntax
sudo evtest --query /dev/input/event<number> <event_type> <event_code>sudo evtest --query /dev/input/event<number> <event_type> <event_code>Live Command Builder
Final Command
sudo evtest --query /dev/input/event<number> <event_type> <event_code> Command Breakdown
--query- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to query state of key or button on input device using Evtest.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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