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    Switch from Programmers Dvorak to Colemak

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    05-Jan-2025 10:49:44#1 Switch from Programmers Dvorak to Colemak

    Hey all
    I'd like to switch to Colemak, but I need something suitable for writing code and special symbols. I've been using Programmers Dvorak for 10 years now and I'd like to try something better, but I need the comfort of writing special symbols. I'm not familiar with the Colemak variants, so please help me out here. I think that Colemak-DH could be the answer for me and especially the layers feature (which I don't understand). Please bright some light in this and explain what setup should I have? Should I enroll my custom bindings? I mostly use tenkeyless keyboards. I'm would like to be able to use the keyboard layout on Linux, Windows and MacOS.

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    05-Jan-2025 15:15:35#2 Re: Switch from Programmers Dvorak to Colemak

    Set up your most common symbols in a separate layer which is activated with a separate key. AltGr is a good option for this on a standard keyboard, but an even better option is an egro keyboard with dedicated thumb keys. Also don't underestimate the power of an "Extend" layer for navigation and editing - the combination of symbols and navigation layers is super powerful.

    Here's my full setup if you want inspiration.

    Last edited by stevep99 (05-Jan-2025 15:17:00)

    Using Colemak-DH with Seniply.

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    05-Jan-2025 17:24:58#3 Re: Switch from Programmers Dvorak to Colemak

    You may also want to have a look-around in the BigBag. See my signature.

    *** Learn Colemak in 2–5 steps with Tarmak! ***
    *** Check out my Big Bag of Keyboard Tricks for Win/Linux/TMK... ***

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