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Why Computer Keyboard Keys Are Not Alphabetically Arranged by nobleswazzy(m): 7:17pm On Sep 19, 2016 |
There is so much fun in curiousity, asking yourself puzzling questions about the wonderful things surrounding you. The word computer is not new; it has existed many years ago have you been wondering why these keys are not alphabetically arranged? If “Yes”, then we were once on the same track but not anymore because I actually found out the reason for myself, so here is the mystery behind this issue. In my research, one recurring answer which seems to be the most occurring explanation behind the non alphabetical arrangement of keys on a computer keyboard is that it was actually designed to slow down typist because the first design accustomed to the keyboard usually resulted to jammed (not able to move anymore) keys and computer components as a result of high typing speed. If you have seen a typist typing before, then you will be amazed with speed at which he or she does it. What that meant was that, the first layout usually resulted in the keyboard keys not being able to move anymore (sticky) which impeded typing. Let’s take our minds back to the 80’s. The very first keyboard was invented by Christopher Latham Sholes in 1868 and this keyboard had its keys arranged serially from A to Z. READ MORE source:www.bloggingcrib.com/2016/09/this-is-reason-why-keys-on-computer-and.html |
Re: Why Computer Keyboard Keys Are Not Alphabetically Arranged by Juniorbuba(m): 8:26pm On Sep 19, 2016 |
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Re: Why Computer Keyboard Keys Are Not Alphabetically Arranged by allan105: 12:51am On Sep 20, 2016 |
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