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QWERTY
Common Use: Predominant in English-speaking countries.
Design Origin: Evolved from typewriter layouts to reduce jamming.
Characteristics: Not optimized for speed or ergonomics; layout results from historical design rather than efficiency.
Geographical Use: United States, Canada, and other English-speaking regions.
QWERTZ
Common Use: Adapted for German and Central European languages.
Key Differences: 'Z' and 'Y' keys are swapped; includes characters like ä, ö, ü, and ß.
Design Rationale: Reflects the frequency of 'Z' in German.
Variations: Altered versions exist for other Central European languages.
AZERTY
Common Use: Mainly in French-speaking countries.
Key Differences: Modified layout to accommodate French orthography; direct access to à, é, è, ç.
Design Rationale: Tailored for the French language, changes in number and special character access.
Geographical Use: France, Belgium, and some parts of North and West Africa.
DVORAK
Common Use: Designed for English typing efficiency.
Key Differences: Vowels and common consonants on the home row; reduced finger movement.
Design Rationale: Aims for increased speed and reduced fatigue; benefits are subject to debate.
Adoption: Less widespread, available as a software setting on most computers.
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