I am sure that not a few of you have the idea that “75% layout is a bit too much” mainly because “there is a special key in the right-hand row.”
After all, many of us can probably nod our heads in agreement that having keys next to “Enter”, “BackSpace”, etc. on the right side, where they are used most frequently, increases the number of miss-touches.
KawamuraThis seems to be a common topic for both Japanese and English sequences.
As for Flow2, which has been the focus of much attention recently, it is also in the form of a single row of special keys on the right.
Also, as for NuPhy Air75v3, it has a similar special key with a single row of right keys.
However, it is also true that these keys are actually quite useful and become “indispensable” keys when learned in Excel and browser operations.
We have conducted a survey to see what people think about the 75% layout “single right column,” and we share the results with you.
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He launched his own media as a site operator and web writer, and now plans and manages multiple corporate media. He often types heavily in his work, and in his search for greater efficiency, he became addicted to the keyboard swamp and established “GreenKeys”.
76% of respondents answered that the special key in the right row is “unnecessary”.
Approximately 76% of the survey respondents indicated that they do not need a special key in the right-hand row.
- Survey method: Submission format by X
- Response period: June 14-15, 2025 (1 day)
- Number of valid responses: 156
- Response Breakdown:
- Not necessary”｜119 votes (76.9%)
- Necessary”｜36 votes (23.1%)
The original post is here ▷▷▷.
After all, there seems to be a need for a certain number of “unnecessary” products.
On the other hand, those who answered “necessary” also expressed the following opinions.
I need HOME/END/PGUP/PGDN because I use them a lot as shortcut keys for Ctrl + etc. in Excel and other applications. I have never used a keyboard without a single right column. I am a touch typist, but I don’t miss many touches by having the right column.
A keyboard that dares to eliminate one right column also exists.
In fact, these stories have been around for quite some time, and some of them are actually reflected in products.
Real Force｜RC1
LEOPOLD｜FC660MBT
There is also an approach to preventing mistouch by physically separating them, as shown here.
Keychron Q1
Which side are you on?
Therefore, regarding the special keys in the right row, the majority of the respondents in this survey were in the “unnecessary” camp.
However, it is also true that the survey can only be used as a “reference” due to the small number of people surveyed.
Which group are you in?
KawamuraSome people would find it useful, but others would not, and those who would be happy without it but “want it to be there” would not buy it… This is a bit of a problem from a marketing point of view.
We are currently developing such “itchy” products, so please look forward to them.
