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I tried to learn the qwerty layout before, but my muscle memory is so ingrained that it was impossible for me at the time. And without correct keycaps it is ev
by Akronymus 6y ago
I tried to learn the qwerty layout before, but my muscle memory is so ingrained that it was impossible for me at the time.
And without correct keycaps it is even harder.
- Lio 6y agoAbout 11 years ago (I think) I switched to the Colemak layout. It's a pain to switch at first but you do quickly get used to it. That forced me to always touch type, a good thing. It also has the advantage that the layout is pretty consistent across physical keyboard layout. That's not the case for UK Qwerty; UK Apple is different to UK ISO is different (obviously) to ANSI. Where as Colemak is pretty consistent. So it's been helpful when moving between machines and OSs. ...it's also been the generator of hilarious memories, such as when someone changes their layout to Colemak for me to type something and then we logout their machine and discover they can't type their password or change layout back to Qwerty. Ah, good times...
- hocuspocus 6y agoNot being able to look at the keyboard is actually a good way to learn. Of course you'll have to fight your muscle memory and type at 20 wpm for a couple weeks. There's no shortcut.
- Akronymus 6y agoMy problem is that I need to be able to check where the keys are to be able to learn it in the first place. I can touch type quite well, just not type at all in a layout I never used before, without being able to look at the keys.
- hocuspocus 6y agoPrint out the layout and put it under your monitor while you learn.
- Akronymus 6y agoThat is such a good idea that I missed it for being so simple.