Editing Ergonomic keyboard layouts (section)

=== Malt ===
{{infobox layout
| name       = Malt
| image name = KB_Maltron.svg.png
| creator    = Maltron
| license    =
| introduced = 1977
| website    = [https://www.maltron.com maltron.com]
| top row    = QPYCB VMUZL
| middle row = ANISF DTHOR
| bottom row = ,.JG; /WK-X
}}

Developed in conjunction with the two-handed [[Maltron]] physical keyboards.

The letter E is operated by one thumb. It is the most common letter in English, occurring in sequence with almost every other letter. There is major potential in giving E independence from the other fingers' movements. In fact, QWERTY with that one change would go a long way. In an optimized layout like this one, the change also clears another spot on the home-row where E would have been placed.

Malt puts priority the home and top rows, relegating rare keys to the bottom.

[http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20067573,00.html News from 1977] - somewhat sexist, says the keyboard weighs "only three pounds", and reassures you that it can be plugged into electric typewriters. It also cost $850, which in 2016 dollars is $2873.