Why is there no standard layout for computer keyboards?

Why is there no standard layout for computer keyboards? Because there is no keyboard governing body mandating everyone build keyboards the same way. That and history... every computer design had its own keyboard designed for the particular needs of the hardware and software being used.

1. Why is the keyboard layout so weird?
2. Why is the keyboard QWERTY and not ABC?
3. What is the standard layout of the computer keyboard?
4. Why is keyboard designed as QWERTY?

Why is the keyboard layout so weird?

Because when typing in English (don't know about other languages) you use some characters (such as vowels) far more frequently than others (such as Z or X), and the keyboard is designed to help you reach the most frequently used keys most easily.

Why is the keyboard QWERTY and not ABC?

The first machine had the letter keys in alphabetical order. The trouble was that if you hit two keys quickly the levers would jam. Jams were most likely when the two keys were close together on the keyboard. Rearranging the letters could reduce jams.

What is the standard layout of the computer keyboard?

QWERTY. The QWERTY layout is, by far, the most widespread layout in use, and the only one that is not confined to a particular geographical area. In some territories, keys like ↵ Enter and ⇪ Caps Lock are not translated to the language of the territory in question.

Why is keyboard designed as QWERTY?

The QWERTY layout was designed for the convenience of telegraph operators transcribing Morse code.