Definitions
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- adjective Denoting a standard
layout of keys on akeyboard fortyping , in which the leftmostkeys of the top lettered row are Q-W-E-R-T-Y.
Etymologies
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Examples
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No "period" on the main qwerty keyboard (sounds like a small thing, but all those extra taps add up when you're txting), and that keyboard is the one thing which isn't directionally adjustable (except in Safari) -- would be nice to have it go sideways so it can be a little larger, particularly for users with bigger fingers than mine (which fit fine on the keyboard as is).
Boing Boing 2007
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A cell phone with a qwerty keyboard will make sending text messages easier as most of us are familiar with the layout of a computer keyboard which is commonly known as a qwerty keyboard layout.
unknown title 2009
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The Bartender will tell you the password for the Underground shop, "qwerty"
Archive 2007-11-01 2007
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Only 3.5% of wireless phone users have full "qwerty" keyboards on their devices now, and carriers want more of their customers to send text messages and e-mail so they can collect additional fees.
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Zone-H. Org I used the software again to hide the Introduction to this white paper, and I again used the password "qwerty".
Recently Uploaded Slideshows NLDT 2010
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I encrypted the information with the password "qwerty" (a very weak password.)
Recently Uploaded Slideshows NLDT 2010
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At the time, I had an older model phone that didn't have a "qwerty" or normal keyboard, so that first message was somewhat garbled.
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The report reveals that 50% of users rely on slang words, dictionary words, or common arrangements of numbers and letters, like "qwerty," for their passwords.
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At the time, I had an older model phone that didn't have a "qwerty" or normal keyboard, so that first message was somewhat garbled.
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All keys in the 'qwerty' layout have white lettering on a colour-coded background with consonant keys in green, vowels in purple, number keys in red, symbol keys in orange and the remaining function keys and space bar in blue.
pomegranate commented on the word qwerty
For a creative use, see Walter Moers' "The 13-1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear."
December 7, 2007
bilby commented on the word qwerty
King Cugat (USA)-Typing Pool(Zeditave) FOALED :26/08/05
August 4, 2008
hernesheir commented on the word qwerty
Refers to the first six (leftmost) letters of the uppermost letter row on a common typewriter or computer keyboard, and the typing system that uses this arrangement of keys.
January 4, 2009
Roelne commented on the word qwerty
Qwerty is a qwerty sort of word!!
October 10, 2011