Just use ANSI or run as UK layout

jammir

jammir

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Want to try some mechanical keyboards out and most I like are in ANSI, what’s best just migrate over to ansi or use some sort of hybrid setup with custom key caps with legends similar to uk layout? Anyone done the change found it easy or hard?
 
I have this same issue, the majority of the keyboards out there are ANSI layout.

I bought an Epomaker TH80 Pro which has an option of an ISO layout and have been more than happy with it and would recommend it. A lot of replacement keycaps I find though are ANSI only as well, though some do come with an option of having additional caps for ISO.

I'm tempted to go for ANSI layout on the next keyboard for ease of options out there, but I am also concerned about adapting to it. The main concerns for me are that I like the large Return key on ISO, along with the location of the "@" which I use quite often. I have visions of repeatedly having to go back correcting what I've typed using ANSI layout.
 
ANSI is a good if you want a decent range of custom keycaps. I just run UK+USA language, and just change in the quick access when I need the £ sign. In a lot of ways I prefer the ANSI layout.
 
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Ive now officially ditched iso layout, thought it would be a pain but dont even notice it now. Few weeks in the only bad thing is I have accumulated 7 keyboards, there are so many ansi keyboards out there I keep finding new ones I like.
 
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