 In 1976 a QWERTY layout adapted to the French language was put forward, as an experimental standard (NF XP E55-060) by AFNOR.This standard made provision for a temporary adaptation period during which the letters A, Q, Z and W could be positioned as in the traditional AZERTY layout.In January 2016, the French Culture Ministry has looked to replace the industrial AZERTY layouts with one that will allow a better typing of French and other languages.