THE QWERTY ACCIDENT

A keyboard layout designed to slow typists down. 150 years later, it's still everywhere.

Finger Map

L. Pinky
R. Pinky
L. Ring
R. Ring
L. Middle
R. Middle
L. Index
R. Index
L. Thumb
R. Thumb (space)

Layout Stats

PATH DEPENDENCE QWERTY persisted through electric typewriters, computers, and touchscreens — not because it was best, but because it got there first. The switching costs always outweighed the efficiency gains.
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