Editing Left-handed keyboard

[[File:Left-handed numeric keypad.jpg|200px|thumb|[[Strong Man KB-8861|Strong Man KB-8861XP]] left-handed numeric keypad area]]

A '''left-handed keyboard''' is one with the order of key clusters reversed, i.e. the [[numeric keypad]] is on the left instead of the right, followed by the navigation cluster, and finally the alphanumeric cluster on the right. This layout is also advantageous to right-handed users, as it clears space for the mouse in the same way as a [[compact keyboard]].

While left-handed keyboards are uncommon, several manufacturers have produced commercial left-handed keyboards, including [[Strong Man]] and [[Sejin Electron]]. The Strong Man design is still on sale today as the Datacomp-made [[DSI left-handed keyboard]]. [[Modular keyboard]]s allow a single layout to be adapted to suit both left-handed and right-handed owners.

A similar arrangement can be obtained by pairing a compact or [[tenkeyless keyboard]] with a standalone [[numeric keypad]] unit, with the added advantage of conserving desk space when numeric entry is not taking place.

'''See:''' [[:Category:Left-handed keyboards|Left-handed keyboards category]]

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File:Sejin Electron SKM-1040 -- top.jpg        | [[Sejin Electron SKM-1040]] left-handed keyboard
File:DSI Modular Pro -- custom arrangement.jpg | [[DSI Modular Pro]] with customised position featuring a left-handed numeric keypad; full left-handed arrangement is also possible
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[[Category:Keyboard terms]]