Colemak is now the 3rd most popular keyboard layout for touch typing in English, after Dvorak and QWERTY. Colemak is a modern alternative to the QWERTY and Dvorak layouts. It is designed for efficient and ergonomic touch typing in English.
Learning Colemak is a one-time investment that will allow you to enjoy faster and pain-free typing for the rest of your life.

What is Colemak?

Colemak is a keyboard layout designed for touch typing in English. It is designed to be a practical alternative to the QWERTY and Dvorak keyboard layouts. It was released on 01-Jan-2006.

Why is it called Colemak?

It’s after the name of its creator, Shai Colemak. Colemak has the same ending as Dvorak. Colemak was inspired by the Linux naming idea.

Will it take years to learn?

Actually most of the time spent is for improving the motor skills and finger dexterity involved in typing. If you already know how to touch type quickly and correctly in QWERTY, it won’t take long to regain (and exceed) your QWERTY typing speed. Remember that only 17 move from QWERTY, and you only have to relearn those keys.

Will I forget how to type on QWERTY?

After using QWERTY for many years, it’s not forgotten quickly. Most people can switch easily between keyboard layouts on a regular basis. Even if you forget, after a quick glance at the keyboard you’ll be able to recall it.