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Statistics About The Most Efficient Keyboard Layout

Research suggests that the Dvorak Simplified Keyboard layout may increase typing speed and accuracy for some individuals compared to the traditional QWERTY layout.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore the efficiency of various keyboard layouts through scientific findings and statistical data. From significant improvements in typing speed and reduced finger movement to user experiences and transition periods, the impact of alternative layouts such as Dvorak, Colemak, Workman, and others is analyzed in detail.

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"The Dvorak Simplified Keyboard was found to increase typing speed by 74% when compared to traditional QWERTY keyboards in scientific experiments."

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"In terms of finger movement, the Dvorak layout is 50–70% more efficient than QWERTY."

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"After 10 days of practice, a user found an improvement in typing speed by 15% after switching to the Colemak keyboard."

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"Using the Workman keyboard layout, the strongest fingers do 70% of the work."

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"A study showed that the Dvorak keyboard layout results in 38.6 % less finger-movement when compared to QWERTY."

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"The most commonly used keys are in the 'home row' in the Dvorak layout, reducing finger movement by 63% compared to QWERTY."

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"Users of the Maltron keyboard layout reported an average speed increase of about 20-50% compared to use of QWERTY layout after significant practice."

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"The Norman layout, an improvised version of QWERTY, resulted in a 22% decrease in finger distance when compared with QWERTY."

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"In a study, the average speed on Dvorak keyboard layout was 61 words per minute versus 37 words per minute on QWERTY."

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"After switching to the Colemak layout, some users reported a comfortable drop in typing effort by 20%."

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"Dvorak users report 20-40% speed increase after they have fully transitioned from QWERTY."

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"A changeover from QWERTY to Dvorak typically takes 2-3 weeks for average typists."

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"Using the Dvorak keyboard, 70% of keystrokes are on the 'home row,' the row where fingers rest."

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"Users of the QGMLWB keyboard layout reported a 50-60% reduction in finger travel compared to the QWERTY layout."

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"The Carpalx study showed that alternative keyboard layouts like Dvorak, Colemak, Workman could reduce finger movement by 33%, 35%, and 36% respectively compared to QWERTY."

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"A touch typist’s fingers on a QWERTY keyboard travel over a mile per day, but using the Dvorak keyboard, travel would be cut by more than half."

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"After two weeks of use, users of the Workman keyboard layout reported having less strain in their fingers than when they used the QWERTY design."

In conclusion, the evidence consistently shows that alternative keyboard layouts such as Dvorak, Colemak, Workman, and Maltron can significantly improve typing efficiency and speed compared to the traditional QWERTY layout. Studies have demonstrated substantial increases in typing speed, reduction in finger movement, and decreased strain on fingers with the adoption of these layouts. The transition to these alternative layouts may require an initial adjustment period, but the long-term benefits in terms of productivity and comfort make them compelling options for individuals looking to enhance their typing experience.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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