Short Description
A software program which allows users to type with one hand, using a
standard QWERTY keyboard. The QWERTY keyboard consists of all the keys typed by one hand, with the keys of the other hand unused.
More Details
Method of Use
*When the space bar is held down, the missing characters are mapped onto the remaining keys in a mirror image, i.e. a letter which is usually typed using the left index finger (e.g. "F") is typed with the right index by holding down the space bar while typing in the corresponding (mirror image) key (e.g. "J").
*The program allows access with either left or right hand, and does not
prevent two handed typists using the keyboard in the regular way.
*The space bar is still used to type spaces.
*It is only when it is held down for longer than 1/4 of a second that the
Half-Qwerty keyboard occurs.
*A set of keyboard labels is included with the software to remind the user of the position of the keys on the Half-Qwerty keyboard.
Note
*Allows access to all keys with IBM compatible and Macintosh computers.
*Does not change the keyboard functions or layout for other users.
Place Of Manufacture
ABILITY (NSW)
Australian Made
Standards
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