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Is it worth learning Dvorak in 2026 if I'm already at 95 WPM on QWERTY?

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Every Dvorak article online is from 2010. Real talk: if I'm typing 95 WPM on QWERTY with reasonable accuracy, am I going to be faster on Dvorak, or just have a worse time using every shared computer for the rest of my life?

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    Honest answer from a Dvorak user since 2018: my top speed on Dvorak (132) is about 10% higher than my QWERTY peak (~120). The bigger win is comfort — fewer finger gymnastics, less hand strain on long days. But you'll lose 6–8 weeks dropping to ~30 WPM before climbing back. Not worth it for speed alone. Worth it if you also have RSI concerns.

    Answered 24 days ago by Dvorak Dan2,810 rep · best 132 WPM
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    Try Colemak instead. Same ergonomic benefits as Dvorak, far easier transition because most punctuation and the Z/X/C/V cluster stay put. I went from 100 QWERTY to 125 Colemak in four months.

    Answered 24 days ago by Colemak Clara2,455 rep · best 125 WPM

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