If you’ve been using a computer for some time, you’d be familiar
with the term ‘qwerty’ – That’s the first six letters on the
most popular format of the keyboard layout in use. The qwerty
keyboard layout was introduced more than a century ago and while
almost all other forms of technology have improved drastically
since then, the same can’t be said for the keyboard arrangement
we use. Introduction of Qwerty Contrary to popular belief, the
Qwerty layout was NOT introduced for either typing efficiency or
comfort. In the early days of typewriters, typing very fast
would jam the keys. So, the Qwerty form was used to reduce the
typing speed and hence prevent the typewriter from getting
jammed. Unfortunately, the convention has continued till date
and we still follow the age old layout on our computers and
touch screens in spite of the presence of newer and better
keyboard layouts. Why is Qwerty Inefficient? If you are a qwerty
user and very satisfied with your keyboard format, consider this
fact. Ideally, when we