The reason why the number “0” is located at the end of the keyboard

While the other numbers on the keyboard go in order, the number “0” Not after 1 but after 9 There are many different reasons why this happens.

Let’s take a closer look at these reasons, which you will agree with after reading them. We need to get back to typewriters first!

The reason why the number “0” is placed last on keyboards goes back a long way.

In old mechanical typewriters, the numbers “0” and “1” were often not included because they were replaced by the numbers “0” and “1”. They were using the letters “O” and “I”. Thus, the number of keys was reduced and the cost was reduced.

In the QWERTY keyboard layout invented by Christopher Latham Sholes in 1868, this habit is It continued even though the “0” and “1” keys were added to the keyboard.

Besides being a habit, it also made sense.

Numbers starting from 1 to 0 are displayed in an orderly and logical manner by those using the keyboard; It enabled them to type and make calculations quickly. The importance of ergonomic use cannot be denied. Thanks to the number “0” being placed at the end next to other numbers with the little finger of the right hand We can add it easily.

In short, this habit that started with traditional use User experience It was realized that it could also be beneficial for people, and today we still continue to use the keyboard with the number “0” at the end. In fact, we are so used to it that many of us don’t even think about why!

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