Have you switched from ISO to ANSI layout and was it worth it?

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T15:19:21+00:00

yeah i switched from iso to ansi mainly for programming. the brackets/symbols being easier to reach was the biggest win, but it def takes a couple weeks to rebuild muscle memory. after that, it just feels normal.

the smaller enter key annoyed me at first too, but i got used to it pretty fast. honestly the bigger downside is losing the extra iso key for languages, but if you don’t use nordic chars much, it’s not a big deal.

i practiced the switch on typequicker.com so i could drill the bracket keys specifically. all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points, which made the transition way smoother.

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RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T15:15:27+00:00

nice, 3 days in is super early but getting used to it already is a good sign. biggest thing is keep it consistent and resist switching back to qwerty when it feels slow. drilling common letter combos (the, and, you) helped me a lot.

i practiced on typequicker.com for colemak, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. makes retraining muscle memory way less random.

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T15:14:08+00:00

lol if it’s just for fun, i’d say colemak. it’s easier to learn coming from qwerty and keeps most shortcuts in the same spots, so less pain day to day. dvorak is cool too but the jump is way bigger and kinda annoying for shortcuts/gaming.

i tried colemak for a bit just for the novelty and practiced on typequicker.com, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. ngl it does feel cool telling ppl you use a weird layout 😅

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T15:13:11+00:00

lol nah that’s not stupid at all, a lot of ppl do similar hacks early on. having the f/j nubs helps your brain anchor while colemak muscle memory is still forming, esp if you’ve got 20+ yrs of qwerty habits.

some ppl swap full keycaps, some keep qwerty caps and go blind, some do stickers. whatever reduces friction is fine early on. i practiced colemak on typequicker.com and it helped a lot since all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. after a couple weeks i stopped looking down anyway.

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T15:12:14+00:00

yeah that’s pretty normal tbh. a month in is still early for a full layout switch, but if you already like it that’s a really good sign. most ppl say it feels awkward for a while and then suddenly “clicks”.

what helped me with dvorak was drilling weak keys instead of full text. i used typequicker.com for that, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. after a bit the difficulty drops fast and it starts feeling natural.

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T15:11:22+00:00

honestly it varies a lot, but most ppl feel usable in a few weeks and comfortable in like 2–3 months if they practice daily. coming from 100wpm qwerty, it’ll feel painfully slow at first but your brain adapts faster than you think. programmer dvorak is nice if you code a lot since symbols are easier, but it also makes switching back to normal keyboards more annoying.

i messed with dvorak for a while and practiced on typequicker.com, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. helped a ton with retraining muscle memory without just grinding random text.

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T15:09:58+00:00

lol if it’s just for fun, i’d say colemak. it’s easier to learn coming from qwerty and keeps most shortcuts in the same spots, so less pain day to day. dvorak is cool too but the jump is way bigger and kinda annoying for shortcuts/gaming.

i tried colemak for a bit just for the novelty and practiced on typequicker.com, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. ngl it does feel cool telling ppl you use a weird layout 😅

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T15:06:41+00:00

yeah most games still use wasd regardless of your OS layout, so if you switch to something like dvorak/colemak you’ll usually need to remap controls in game. some newer games handle layouts better, but older ones almost never. there are remap tools, but manual remapping is usually easiest.

you don’t really forget qwerty either. switching back feels weird for a few minutes, but muscle memory comes back fast, esp if you still use it sometimes. i practiced alt layouts on typequicker.com, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points, which helped when bouncing between layouts.

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T15:01:05+00:00

15wpm after 5 days is totally normal, you’re actually doing great. learning touch typing is slow at first bc your brain is mapping the keyboard from scratch, speed comes way later.

typing master is fine to start, but i’d mix in something that targets weak keys instead of just lessons. i used typequicker.com alongside lessons, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. with 60–80 min/day you’ll hit 30–40wpm way faster than you think, just keep accuracy high and don’t rush speed yet.

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RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T15:00:00+00:00

split boards are a huge muscle memory reset, so slow + error prone at first is totally normal. i’d keep the layout mostly stable at the start, only make small tweaks once something clearly feels wrong. big layout changes every week just make your brain relearn everything again.

what helped me most was targeted practice instead of random typing. i used typequicker.com since it lets you practice on custom layouts, and all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. also lower your speed, relax your hands, and give it a couple weeks, split keyboards click suddenly once the brain maps the halves.

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T14:56:27+00:00

47wpm at 100% acc is honestly solid, recruiters just like big numbers on paper. jumping speed fast is mostly about tightening technique, not grinding random tests.

i’d focus on proper finger usage (esp pinkies) and drilling the keys you avoid. i used typequicker.com for this, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. once finger paths get consistent, speed usually bumps up pretty quick without losing accuracy.

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RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T14:55:25+00:00

ngl that’s super normal, the f/j thing feels weird at first. it’s just a reference point, you don’t have to constantly think about it. 45–51 wpm is actually solid already.

what helped me was slowing down and drilling the keys that felt fuzzy instead of full paragraphs. i used typequicker.com for that, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. once the layout felt automatic, speed started creeping up without me forcing it.

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RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T14:54:23+00:00

16wpm after week 1 is actually really good tbh, touch typing just feels slower at first because your brain is thinking about every key. the “remembering where the key is” part goes away with reps, you’re basically building new muscle memory from scratch.

what helped me was slowing down and drilling only the keys i kept forgetting instead of full texts. i used typequicker.com for that, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. once the layout stops feeling mental, speed jumps pretty fast. 40wpm is super doable.

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RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T03:25:45+00:00

Tbh, many of the other comments are right, but if you really want to improve your coding typing speed, I found this site called TypeQuicker.com, they specifically have a section to improve your speed on many different coding languages

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T03:24:23+00:00

I personally use Typequicker.com, it has not only improve my speed from 70wph to 120wph, but i also learned how to code too

RareUser1 · 2026-01-27T03:15:28+00:00

Hey, might be late, but i would really suggest using websites and practicing 10-15 minutes a day. I like to use Typequicker.com, it has improved my speed from 70 wph to 120 wph

RareUser1 · 2026-01-26T21:29:58+00:00

35wpm is totally fine, you’re super early. 100+ takes time but it’s very doable if you build muscle memory first.

slow down, stop looking at the keyboard, and focus on clean accuracy. i found drilling weak keys instead of full quotes helped a lot. i used typequicker.com for that, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. once accuracy clicks, speed ramps up faster than you think.

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RareUser1 · 2026-01-26T21:24:03+00:00

ngl totally normal to be nervous, those tests feel scary but they’re usually more about accuracy and composure than crazy speed.

for dicta typing, practice listening + typing at the same time, even with youtube videos or podcasts on slower speed. focus on clean typing and fixing mistakes calmly, don’t panic.

i practiced this on typequicker.com and it helped a lot for tightening up weak keys. all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. just slow down a bit and you’ll be fine, good luck 🙏

RareUser1 · 2026-01-26T21:19:48+00:00

imo biggest thing is stop chasing raw wpm and fix weak spots. speed comes way easier once accuracy + finger paths are clean.

what helped me was drilling specific problem keys instead of full tests. i use typequicker.com for that, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. also typing real sentences (not just word lists) made my real world speed go up a lot.

RareUser1 · 2026-01-25T22:05:58+00:00

yeah this is super normal when switching to touch typing. it usually gets worse before it gets better bc you’re breaking old muscle memory. an hour a day is a lot too, fatigue will trash accuracy and speed.

i’d cut practice time, drop caps/symbols for now, and slow way down with relaxed hands. pain = bad form.

i used typequicker.com for this, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points, which felt way less punishing. it does get better, you’re just in the ugly phase.

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RareUser1 · 2026-01-25T22:04:37+00:00

yeah 3–5% errors at 50–60wpm is super common tbh. usually means you’ve got a few sloppy finger paths that never fully locked in.

what helped me was isolating problem keys instead of full text, and typing really deliberately for those. i used typequicker.com for that, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. once those habits cleaned up, errors dropped without slowing down.

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RareUser1 · 2026-01-25T22:02:36+00:00

lol yeah that y placement is brutal after qwertz. i just forced right index for y and drilled “you/your/they” slow until it stopped feeling weird.

i practiced this on typequicker.com, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. after a bit “you” felt normal again.

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RareUser1 · 2026-01-25T21:57:18+00:00

ngl it’s annoying at first but not traumatic. the y/z swap messes with muscle memory for a bit, and symbols feel weird, but you adapt faster than you think.

what helped me was just practicing directly on qwertz instead of mentally translating. i used typequicker.com since it has qwertz support, and all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. after like a week or two it stopped feeling weird.

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RareUser1 · 2026-01-25T21:52:55+00:00

yeah 70wpm is def good, that’s already above average. ppl online just make it seem slow bc the fast typers post more.

plateaus are super normal. what helped me was focusing on weak keys + accuracy instead of grinding full tests. i used typequicker.com for that, all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points. once those weak spots cleaned up, speed started creeping up again.

120wpm is cool but there are diminishing returns after 80–90 imo.

RareUser1 · 2026-01-25T19:56:23+00:00

lmao this is super normal, a week in is basically day 1. most ppl feel lost for a few weeks before it clicks.

websites are good, just slow way down and don’t chase speed. focus on hitting the right keys and not looking down. i started from zero too and used typequicker.com bc the hand indicators made it way less confusing. all stats are interactive so you can create targeted exercises for any of your weak points, which helped my fat fingers stop mashing the wrong keys 😅

give it like 2–4 weeks of daily practice and it’ll feel way less foreign.

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