Switch between keyboard layouts without any fuss

Platform : Windows 95, Windows 98/ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP Server, Windows Vista

Type: freeware

Manufacturer: Chris Morris

Size: 252KB

Rating: 4

Verdict: A useful utility for learning a new keyboard layout

System Requirements:
Nothing special

Despite the prevalence of Qwerty, the Dvorak keyboard layout has several advantages and can make you a faster typist.

Switching between Dvorak and Qwerty can be frustrating, however, if you rely on the Language bar in Windows as this tries to remember settings for different software.

The Dvorak Assistant takes on this role without any other features that might cause confusion.

The keyboard layout can be chosen by right clicking on the small D icon in the Notification Area or by selecting a shortcut key. Don't forget that of course the position of the shortcut key will change with the keyboard layout.

An onscreen keyboard appears when Dvorak is selected, a very useful touch when learning to type in this way. It stays on top of other windows and has colour coding to help beginners.

A great utility for learning to type with Dvorak.