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QWERTZ is a keyboard layout commonly used in Central European countries. It is similar to the QWERTY layout but with a few notable differences that accommodate the special characters and diacritics used in these languages.

History[edit | edit source]

The QWERTZ layout was developed to address the specific needs of languages such as German, Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian. The primary difference between QWERTZ and QWERTY is the swapping of the "Y" and "Z" keys. This change was made because the letter "Z" is more frequently used in these languages than the letter "Y".

Key Differences[edit | edit source]

The "Z" and "Y" keys are swapped compared to the QWERTY layout.
The QWERTZ layout includes additional keys for special characters and diacritics used in Central European languages.
The placement of punctuation marks and special characters may differ to accommodate language-specific needs.

Usage[edit | edit source]

The QWERTZ layout is predominantly used in countries such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. Each country may have slight variations in the layout to better suit their language's unique requirements.

Variants[edit | edit source]

There are several variants of the QWERTZ layout, each tailored to the specific needs of different languages:

German QWERTZ: Used in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Czech QWERTZ: Used in the Czech Republic.
Slovak QWERTZ: Used in Slovakia.
Hungarian QWERTZ: Used in Hungary.

Comparison with Other Layouts[edit | edit source]

QWERTY: The most widely used keyboard layout in the world, primarily in English-speaking countries.
AZERTY: A keyboard layout used in France and Belgium.
Dvorak: An alternative keyboard layout designed to increase typing speed and reduce finger movement.