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The standard QWERTY keyboard was arranged to SLOW DOWN a typist- type too fast, and a manual typewriter would jam. This is not a problem with electronic keyboards, so the Dvorak pattern was created, permitting people to type much more quickly.

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What keyboard meaning?

The whole arrangement, or one range, of the keys of an organ, typewriter, etc.


What problem changed the arrangement of the keys on the typewriter?

the jamming of the keys required that common letters not be placed next to each other.


Were there different keys on the typewriter then on the keyboard?

The computer keyboard is the same as the typewriter keyboard. The typewriter did have special keys that were not on the keyboard, like the tab keys that indented. The keyboard also has extra function keys that were not on the typewriter.


What is the arrangement of letters and figure on the computer?

This is known as the "Qwerty" layout of alphanumeric keys since it duplicates the keys on the older typewriter layout where the top letters from left to right are QWERTYUIOP


What do the red and white keys do on a typewriter?

The red keys on a typewriter are used for typing special characters or symbols. The white keys are used for typing letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. The keys work together to create text on the typewriter.


How many keys on a typewriter?

47


A description of a typewriter?

its has keys and papers


How do you communicate with the typewriter?

By tapping the keys.


Can you type in Ariel Font using a typewriter?

No. Courier is the font used on typewriter keys.


What are the words you can use with the word typewriter?

Some words you can use with "typewriter" are keyboard, ribbon, keys, and vintage.


What are the keys of a typewriter keyboard?

A typewriter keyboard typically consists of keys for each letter of the alphabet, numbers 0-9, and various punctuation marks. It also includes function keys like the Shift key for capital letters, the Spacebar for creating spaces, and the Enter key for starting a new line. Additionally, there are keys for special characters and sometimes a Backspace key for correcting mistakes. The layout is generally similar to a QWERTY keyboard, which is the most common arrangement.


How many keys are there in a standard typewriter?

There are actually 47 keys including the space bar.