A keyboard split into two separate parts that can be positioned at different angles and distances for user comfort. Split keyboards are designed to reduce strain on the joints and can help those suffering from joint pain.
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A keyboard layout commonly used in the U.S. and other parts of the world, featuring a wide, single-row Enter key.
A keyboard where the keys are arranged in straight rows instead of staggered, designed to reduce unnecessary hand movement and provide faster, more comfortable typing.
A layout that omits the right-side number pad, navigation and function keys, the F-row, and the arrow keys.
An ultra-minimalist layout that eliminates many keys, including arrow and function keys, designed primarily for users who prioritize compactness over functionality.
FRL-TKL
A layout also known as F-Row-Less TKL, which removes the top row of F-keys while retaining all other keys, offering a more compact alternative to the TKL layout.
A layout that retains the full 100% key set but with reduced spacing between the keys, maintaining full functionality while saving desk space.
A layout that eliminates some function keys and the right-side number pad, while condensing the arrow keys and navigation keys closer to or within the main alphanumeric cluster.
A keyboard layout primarily used in Europe, featuring a tall, two-row Enter key and other differences, such as a different placement for the backslash key.
TKL
A layout that removes the right-side number pad while retaining all other keys from the full-sized layout.
The full-sized keyboard layout that includes all keys: letters, numbers, function keys, navigation keys, and a number pad, just like standard keyboards.
A layout that removes the right-side number pad, navigation and function keys, and the F-row, keeping only the most essential keys.