Keys 9A
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5key | 7key | 7ikey | 8key | 9Akey | 9Bkey | 9dkey | 11ikey | 11jkey | 12ikey | 17key
9ikey | 9hkey | 11key | 11Lkey | 11Wkey | 12key | 13key | 14key | 14ikey | 15Akey | 15Bkey | 16ikey | 23key
- The 9Akey is an extension of the 7key, featuring an Up key attached to both sides.
Since it can be used as a 5key layout for both hands, it is also known as "double play."
It was originally developed as an extension of the 5key, and retains the key pattern from that era.
- Minimum width: 600px (650px including alternate key modes)
- Step spacing: 52.5px
- The CW Edition supports 9B, 9i, 9d, 9h, and 11ikey alternate modes.
| Pattern | Default Key Config (Ja/En) | Keyboard Map |
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| 2 |  |
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| Pattern | KeyPattern: 1/2 |
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| Cross |  |
| Split |  |
| Alternate |  |
| Twist |  |
| Asymmetry |  |
| Pattern | Image |
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| Related keymodes | Description |
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| 9Bkey | Similar to 9Akey, but with the keys spread out horizontally instead of stacked vertically, designed for use with the little finger. |
| 11ikey | A keymode that extends the lower section (X/C, M/<) of the 9Akey. |
| 13key | A keymode that adds up, down, left, and right keys to the 9Akey. It is also known as Triple Play. |
5key | 7key | 7ikey | 8key | 9Akey | 9Bkey | 9dkey | 11ikey | 11jkey | 12ikey | 17key
9ikey | 9hkey | 11key | 11Lkey | 11Wkey | 12key | 13key | 14key | 14ikey | 15Akey | 15Bkey | 16ikey | 23key