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I've noticed that when I type QWERTY-layout, my fingers don't necessarily maintain that suggested discipline with the columns. With words like 'really', my left

I've noticed that when I type QWERTY-layout, my fingers don't necessarily maintain that suggested discipline with the columns. With words like 'really', my left hand will move over so that my index finger can type the 'y'. If you've got the time to spare, though, I'd suggest learning the Dvorak layout for a more comfortable typing experience.

bentcorner 6y ago
I do the same thing typing "really". I also do things like use my middle and ring finger on my right to type something like "pop". How long did it take you to learn dvorak?
- xvedejas 6y ago
  Learning colemak took me maybe a month for proficiency. I'd recommend it as more ergonomic and easier to learn compared to Dvorak; minimizing changes from qwerty was an explicit part of its design process.
  - Gehinnn 6y ago
    You should check out neo2! It might be specific for the German language but it's six layers make it super efficient for programming.
- rgoulter 6y ago
  I learned Dvorak when I was at university years ago. I can't quite remember how long it took me to get comfortable with the keyboard again after starting to learn it. The keyboard I was using for Dvorak broke, so I reverted to using QWERTY. When I tried using Dvorak again recently, it took me a couple of days to get used to it again. I'm comfortable enough switching between a keyboard with Dvorak and a keyboard with QWERTY now, though.
anilakar 6y ago
Don't learn new layouts unless you realize all the consequences – you'll become unable to use anything but your very own customized setup effectively. I'm dead serious. I once had to do a password reset to a user who could not type the password on a QWERTY layout login screen after they set it on a Dvorak layout before rebooting.
- bjoli 6y ago
  I deal with qwerty enough to not lose it. I still do about 70wpm on a qwerty layout with occasional glances down. Most Dvorak users I know have very little issue with qwerty. That user seems to have the password only in muscle memory, which seems like a bad idea regardless of layout.

bentcorner 6y ago

I do the same thing typing "really". I also do things like use my middle and ring finger on my right to type something like "pop". How long did it take you to learn dvorak?

xvedejas 6y ago
Learning colemak took me maybe a month for proficiency. I'd recommend it as more ergonomic and easier to learn compared to Dvorak; minimizing changes from qwerty was an explicit part of its design process.
- Gehinnn 6y ago
  You should check out neo2! It might be specific for the German language but it's six layers make it super efficient for programming.
rgoulter 6y ago
I learned Dvorak when I was at university years ago. I can't quite remember how long it took me to get comfortable with the keyboard again after starting to learn it. The keyboard I was using for Dvorak broke, so I reverted to using QWERTY. When I tried using Dvorak again recently, it took me a couple of days to get used to it again. I'm comfortable enough switching between a keyboard with Dvorak and a keyboard with QWERTY now, though.

anilakar 6y ago

Don't learn new layouts unless you realize all the consequences – you'll become unable to use anything but your very own customized setup effectively. I'm dead serious. I once had to do a password reset to a user who could not type the password on a QWERTY layout login screen after they set it on a Dvorak layout before rebooting.

bjoli 6y ago
I deal with qwerty enough to not lose it. I still do about 70wpm on a qwerty layout with occasional glances down. Most Dvorak users I know have very little issue with qwerty. That user seems to have the password only in muscle memory, which seems like a bad idea regardless of layout.