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Switching from a German to a US Keyboard Layout – Is It Worth It?

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3 points by cloudquelle 2 years ago · 2 comments

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johndoe0815 2 years ago

I dislike the one-row enter key on US layouts and prefer the inverted L-shape. My standard keyboard is a Keychron K8H3 with German keycaps (that's what is easy to find here), but I use it with the US international layout. But then, I don't look at my keyboard when typing anyways...

  • mre 2 years ago

    I used to feel the same way as you about the one-row enter key. However, over time, I've come to prefer the US layout. The main reason is the ease with which I can reach the enter key using my right pinky finger. In fact, I've grown so accustomed to it that I now find the L-shaped layout a bit cumbersome. Funny how preferences change when you give something new a shot!

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