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Why are the numbers on keyboard numpads are not arranged like ATM or phone keypads?

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Mar 15, 202621908 views
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Why did designers not arrange the numbers on numpads like ATM or phone keypads? I mean, vs. . Does human brain work the reverse way when working with computer keyboard? Computer keyboard numpad: ATM keypad: Phone keypad:

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7 8 9 - 4 5 6 - 1 2 3 - 0

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The second link that slhck posted hits it right on the head. The keyboard number pad has the layout it does because that's the same way a calculator is laid-out. The idea was that accountants and others who frequently-used calculators would find it …

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