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8key

• The danoni table for unorthodox keymodes :link: : 8key

Overview

• This is a 7-key layout with an added Enter key.
• Because the addition of the Enter key creates physical space between the keys, you will need to move your fingers to reach it.

Specifications

• Minimum width: 600px
• Step spacing: 55px

Key Patterns

• The CW Edition supports 12-key alternate mode.

Pattern	Default Key Config (Ja/En)	Keyboard Map
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Options Specific to Keymode

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Pattern	KeyPattern: 1
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Related Keymodes (Next Steps)

Related keymodes	Description
9Akey	A keymode that adds the E and I keys to the 7-key layout. It is also called “double play” because it resembles two 5-key layouts connected together.
11jkey	A style that adds the Enter and Tab keys to the 9Akey layout. It is a keymode that combines elements of the 8-key and 9Akey layouts.

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