I also prefer my center rows this way.
The fix for that is easy. Keybinds at bottom tab of preferences. You can change the keybinds around so 1,2,3, -, = etc are on the bottom center row which I think you have to scroll down quite a bit to get to in the keybind menu. Then go all the way back to the top and bind those as F R G etc. Then just move your abilities around and tada that comfortable feeling is back.
Hope that works for you too.