QWERTY

QWERTY is a keyboard layout that was invented by Christopher Sholes in 1873. It is named after the first six letters on the top row of keys.

Legend has it that Sholes designed the QWERTY layout to slow down fast typists and prevent jamming on his early typewriters. However, this has since been debunked as a myth. The real reason he chose this layout is because it was the most efficient way to space out commonly used letters for typists.

Despite the fact that QWERTY is widely used today and almost everyone can type on it without thinking, it’s important to note that it is a terrible layout.

For starters, have you ever tried to type the word “stewardesses” on a QWERTY keyboard? It’s a nightmare. You have to constantly stretch your fingers to hit all the necessary keys. And don’t even get us started on typing “pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.”

Not only is QWERTY difficult to type on, but it is also responsible for countless typos and errors. The placement of certain keys is so illogical that even the most careful typist is bound to make a mistake.

But despite its flaws, QWERTY is here to stay. It has become so ingrained in our society that it’s hard to imagine typing on anything else. Plus, let’s be real, watching someone type on a Dvorak keyboard just isn’t as satisfying.

In conclusion, QWERTY may not be perfect, but it has managed to stick around for over a century. So the next time you’re struggling to type on it, just remember that it could be worse. You could be typing on an AZERTY keyboard.