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## Beyond QWERTY: Exploring Alternative Layouts
When I watched the videos about the ZSA Voyager on YouTube, a common theme occurred: many people recommended stopping the use of QWERTY and using other layouts instead, especially [Colemak-DH](https://colemakmods.github.io/mod-dh/), which was recommended again and again. I had heard of the history of the QWERTY layout and that the keys are most likely arranged inefficiently to prevent a physical typewriter from blocking the keys. I had watched documentaries about how [QWERTY keyboards suck](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFkC3F0lmjA), but I had never considered learning one of the exotic options. When I casually asked my co-worker what layout he used he told me he had used Colemak-DH for years and couldn’t go back to QWERTY. I was surprised to hear that and asked him some critical questions. For example, if you unlearned QWERTY if you use Colemak-DH, because occasionally you have to go back to a built-in Notebook keyboard or a virtual keyboard on a mobile device. He told me that he can write in both layouts.
When I watched the videos about the ZSA Voyager on YouTube, a common theme occurred: many people recommended stopping the use of QWERTY and using other layouts instead, especially [Colemak-DH](https://colemakmods.github.io/mod-dh/), which was recommended again and again. I had heard theories about the history of the QWERTY layout. Some suggest that the keys are arranged inefficiently to prevent a physical typewriter from jamming, while others claim they were organized to avoid mix-ups when writing Morse code. I had watched documentaries about how [QWERTY keyboards suck](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFkC3F0lmjA), but I had never considered learning one of the exotic options. When I casually asked my co-worker what layout he used he told me he had used Colemak-DH for years and couldn’t go back to QWERTY. I was surprised to hear that and asked him some critical questions. For example, if you unlearned QWERTY if you use Colemak-DH, because occasionally you have to go back to a built-in Notebook keyboard or a virtual keyboard on a mobile device. He told me that he can write in both layouts.
But how do you start learning an entirely different keyboard layout? I read some articles recommending a cold turkey switch, but that wasn’t an option for me since I need to deliver work and can’t suddenly write at a beginner’s speed. Additionally, it was quite challenging to find a website to practice Colemak-DH because I didn’t want to physically reconfigure my keys and keycaps until I was proficient with it. I discovered the website [Colemak Club](https://gnusenpai.net/colemakclub/) and completed one exercise per day, but my progress was slow. Then I found the [Keybr](https://www.keybr.com/) website, which is fantastic for learning any layout, even QWERTY, if you cannot type with all ten fingers. The site has an excellent approach to learning; it starts with six keys and only adds new ones once you reach a sufficient speed with all six. You can view various charts for each letter, track your typing speed, monitor errors, and much more. You can create an account to save your progress and have a [public profile](https://www.keybr.com/profile/f609r3w).