Dvorak layout

GPTKB entity

Statements (68)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf keyboard layout
gptkbp:benefits increased typing speed
reduced finger movement
improved comfort
gptkbp:bornIn varies by region
gptkbp:can_be customized for specific needs
gptkbp:designedBy August Dvorak
gptkbp:developedBy 1936
gptkbp:has a dedicated community
different variants
been studied in ergonomics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dvorak layout
gptkbp:includes home row keys
consonant placement
vowel placement
gptkbp:is often misunderstood
often recommended for beginners
compatible with most software
a layout that has been discussed in typing communities
a layout that has been adapted for different languages
a layout that has been promoted by typing instructors
a layout that has been featured in typing competitions
a layout that can be learned quickly
a layout that can improve accuracy
a layout that can reduce strain
a layout that has been analyzed for efficiency
a layout that has been included in typing games
a layout that has been included in typing software
a layout that has been recognized for its design.
a layout that has been tested in studies
a layout that has been used in research studies
a layout that has been used in typing tests
a layout that has been used in various professions
a layout that has historical significance
a layout that has inspired other layouts
a layout that has its own advocates
a subject of debate among typists
a topic of online forums
available on most keyboards
considered by some as a productivity tool
less intuitive for new users
more efficient for some users
named after its creator
not officially standardized
not universally adopted
part of typing history
a layout that has been compared to other ergonomic layouts
sometimes preferred by left-handed users
sometimes preferred by right-handed users
sometimes used in competitive typing
taught in some typing courses
used in some educational institutions
a layout that has been implemented in various devices
a layout that has been critiqued for its learning curve
a layout that has been promoted by typing advocates
a layout that has been recommended for specific tasks
a layout that can be beneficial for long typing sessions
a layout that has been featured in articles and blogs
a_layout_for_English_typing
less_common_than_QWERTY
gptkbp:opposedBy gptkb:QWERTY_layout
gptkbp:primaryMission typing
gptkbp:promotes touch typing
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Colemak_layout
gptkbp:requires relearning_for_QWERTY_users
gptkbp:supportedBy various operating systems
gptkbp:usedBy some programmers
some writers