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Dvorak Keyboard on Windows Pc

Developed By: Hans Foster

License: Free

Rating: 3,0/5 - 6 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0
Size 1.7 MB
Release Date January 04, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows access to the vibrator. [see more (1)]

What's New:
First release! [see more]

Description from Developer:
Keyboard comes with all letters, numbers, and special characters that are most commonly used, as well as an emote menu with 33 common emotes. It's a simple keyboard with just... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Dvorak Keyboard and install on Windows PC. Dvorak Keyboard is free Tools app, developed by Hans Foster. Latest version of Dvorak Keyboard is 1.0, was released on 2024-01-04 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of Dvorak Keyboard is 3,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 6 users, 2 users had rated it 5*, 2 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Dvorak Keyboard on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Dvorak Keyboard on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Dvorak Keyboard on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Dvorak Keyboard using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Dvorak Keyboard" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Dvorak Keyboard on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Dvorak Keyboard" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.

Download Dvorak Keyboard 1.0 on Windows PC – 1.7 MB

Keyboard comes with all letters, numbers, and special characters that are most commonly used, as well as an emote menu with 33 common emotes. It's a simple keyboard with just 3 panels of options that have everything you need to type and learn.

Installation:

1) Go to Settings.
2) Go to System and/or Languages and Input (or Languages and Keyboards).
3) Go to Virtual keyboard or Keyboards and click Manage Keyboards.
4) Turn on Dvorak Keyboard and/or set it to default by going to Current Keyboard -> Change Keyboard to Dvorak Keyboard or with the next step...
5) To change keyboards on the go: open a text field and just click the keyboard icon below the keyboard to the right of the square button, or click the keyboard notification, depending on your Android. Having fun typing! If it's the first time using this layout, it will take a while to get used to.

Why use this?

Qwerty Keyboards were designed to prevent type writer jamming by making the most commonly used letters farther apart, as old typewriters would often become jammed when pressing adjacent keys rapidly due to the hammer like mechanisms.

The Dvorak Keyboard, designed by August Dvorak in 1936 was designed specifically for speed. It's been estimated that during an average 8 hour day, a typist's fingers will travel 16 miles on a QWERTY keyboard and only 1.6 on a Dvorak keyboard. Awkward strokes are avoided by having all the most commonly used letters on the home row.

While with the android, finger distance is already reduced, it can still make a difference and perhaps help you memorize the layout for a home computer keyboard. It may help to tape letters over the keys if you're still learning on a home computer.
First release!
Allows access to the vibrator.