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The 3 Types of Keyboard Users (Which One Are You?)
Jamie Chen
UX designer and productivity enthusiast focused on optimizing digital workflows.
6 min read
Not all keyboard users are created equal. Here are the three common types—where do you fit?
1. The Tapper
- Uses only basic shortcuts (⌘ + C, V, Z)
- Still reaches for mouse constantly
- Feels like shortcuts are “too much to memorize”
Level up tip: Try one shortcut a day with Assignee
2. The Navigator
- Uses ⌘ + Tab, Spotlight, ⌘ + `
- Starts integrating shortcut maps
- Comfortable with keyboard, but inconsistent
Level up tip: Build muscle memory with mapped app layers
3. The Controller
- Rarely uses mouse
- Navigates entire workflows via keyboard
- Uses tools like Assignee, Vim, Raycast
Level up tip: Layer shortcuts by project and context
Final Thought
No matter your type, you can improve your flow with just one new shortcut per week.
Assignee is the perfect tool to take you from Tapper to Controller—one key at a time.