What keyboard layout do you use? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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EDIT (2024-08-10T19:23Z): I should clarify that I am referring to the layout that you use for a physical computer keyboard, not a mobile/virtual keyboard.

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[-] rand_alpha19@moist.catsweat.com 3 points 3 months ago

I've tried Dvorak and Workman but switched to Colemak-DH about a year ago just for fun and to try something new (I have a split ortho keyboard with XDA keycaps so the profile is uniform).

Works great, but my typing speed dropped by about 40 WPM from the low 110s to the mid-70s and I haven't had enough time to practice and get back up there. Previous layouts have required at least a few months of practice with Monkeytype or Keybr and I've been too busy.

[-] 667@lemmy.radio 2 points 3 months ago

Also made a huge effort to switch to Colemak-DH a few months ago then started moving around a bunch with little space to setup my split ergo and will take a huge hit getting started again :/

[-] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago

I’ve tried Dvorak and Workman but switched to Colemak-DH about a year ago

What's your preference of the 3?

[-] rand_alpha19@moist.catsweat.com 2 points 3 months ago

Hmm, you know, I think I liked Workman the most. Colemak has been the most difficult to adapt to, but I'm not sure if it's because I had been away from QWERTY for so long (Colemak has a lot of keys in common with QWERTY) or because the layout has keys in locations that I don't find the most intuitive.

Honestly, if I'm still hovering around 80 WPM for much longer it might actually be a good move to switch back to Workman, lol. Dvorak was probably the best IMO for reducing finger and wrist movement and strain if that's a concern for you.

[-] Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

I personally went from QWERTY to Dvorak to Colemak to Workman. I probably stayed on Colemak for the least amount of time. I've been on Workman for quite a number of years, now.

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