| Feature | France (AZERTY) | Canada (French QWERTY) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | M (letter key) | ? / (key next to period) | | Modifier | Shift | Shift | | Requires Shift? | Yes | Yes | | Familiar to QWERTY users? | No | Yes | | Ergonomic logic | Right-hand thumb for space after ? | Standard symbol placement |
The Question Mark on French Keyboards: Layout Variations and Keystroke Logic question mark on french keyboard
This paper examines the placement and input method for the question mark ( ? ) on French keyboard layouts, specifically comparing the standard AZERTY (used in France) with the Canadian French layout (used in Quebec and parts of Canada). It highlights the ergonomic and historical reasons behind the different key combinations required to produce this common punctuation symbol. | Feature | France (AZERTY) | Canada (French