Dvorak

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Adj — Describing an alternative keyboard layout designed so the most commonly used letters sit on the home row, aimed at faster and more comfortable typing than the standard QWERTY layout.

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Dvorak layout Dvorak keyboard

Etymology

Named after August Dvorak, the American professor who co-designed the layout in the 1930s. (Not related to composer Antonín Dvořák, whose surname comes from Czech dvůr, "courtyard" or "farm.")

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dvorak” mean?

The word “Dvorak” means describing an alternative keyboard layout designed so the most commonly used letters sit on the home row, aimed at faster and more comfortable typing than the standard QWERTY layout. In plain terms, a keyboard layout, alternative to QWERTY, designed for more efficient typing.

How do you pronounce “Dvorak”?

“Dvorak” is pronounced DVAW-zhak (/ˈdvɔɹʒɑk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dvorak” in a sentence?

Here is “Dvorak” used in a sentence: “She switched to a Dvorak keyboard layout to reduce finger strain.”

What part of speech is “Dvorak”?

“Dvorak” is an adjective.

Where does the word “Dvorak” come from?

The word “Dvorak” dates back to around 1930. Named after August Dvorak, the American professor who co-designed the layout in the 1930s. (Not related to composer Antonín Dvořák, whose surname comes from Czech dvůr, "courtyard" or "farm.").

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