What is a Left Handed Keyboard?
A left handed keyboard generally allows left handed users to follow their natural strengths by placing the numeric keypad and directional arrow keys to the left of the alphabetic keypad. Some left handed keyboards have the alpha keys angled similarly to an ergonomic keyboard. Another version of a left handed keyboard has a mirrored numerical pad, which is laid out in reverse of a standard numerical pad. Even those who aren’t left handed may benefit from a left handed keyboard. The left handed keyboard can also be used by one-handed typists. Some two-handed typists find that the left handed keyboard prevents or relieves discomfort in the hand, wrist, or arm. Those who are right-handed sometimes discover that by using a left handed keyboard, the location of the mouse is moved more to the center of the work area. By bringing the keyboard closer to the mouse, pain or discomfort caused by reaching for the mouse can be reduced. The left handed keyboard also distributes the workload more even
