The QWERTY Keyboard: Why We Still Type the Way We Do

Modern QWERTY keyboard showing the familiar key arrangement

The QWERTY keyboard is so familiar that most people use it without considering why the letters appear in their unusual order. The arrangement began with mechanical typewriters in the 19th century, yet it remains the standard on modern laptops, desktop keyboards, tablets, and smartphones. Its survival is not simply the result of superior speed. Familiarity, … Read more