Learning and Re-Training

If you want to learn touch-typing on the Dvorak keyboard from scratch, there is good news for you: it is much easier than learning QWERTY. Just download Solo on the Dvorak Keyboard and start your studies. In a few weeks you will pick up a good touch-typing skill.

If, however, you have made your mind (right you are!) to re-train from QWERTY, you may find it frustrating at first. Here are some tips which can help:

Don’t use the Dvorak keyboard or stickers while learning. Wait till you feel comfortable with the layout without the need to look at the actual keys.
Don’t type anything on QWERTY while you are doing the studies. Don’t worry, you won’t forget the QWERTY skill overnight.
If you are tempted anyway and need to do typing daily, just temporarily remove QWERTY layout from your computer. Try to type everything you need on Dvorak even if it’s slow. Use on-screen keyboard or just a printed out scheme.
Try to visualize the layout and learn it logically at first. Instinctive typing will come later after you complete the full course.
Train as much as you can, use every opportunity. A very good option is taking part in Online Typing Contests.

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