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Finger Placement on the Home Row
When typing on a keyboard, the home row is where your fingers naturally rest. Each finger is assigned specific
keys on this row: the left hand manages keys A, S, D and F, while the right hand controls keys J, K, L and the
semicolon (;). The remaining two keys G and H on the second row are operated by the forefingers (Index
Finger) of left and right hand, respectively. This positioning allows for efficient typing without the need to look
at the keyboard, enhancing both speed and accuracy over time.
Finger Placement on the Third Row (Upper Row)
Next, we’ll focus on learning how to type the keys on the row directly above the home row on the keyboard.
Begin by using your left pinky finger to reach from A to Q and your right pinky finger to reach from ; to P.
Then, use your ring fingers for W and O, and continue with this method.
LF RF MF IF IF IF IF MF RF LF
Q W E R T Y U I O P
Left hand Right hand
When you type on the upper row of the keyboard, try to keep your other fingers on the home row. Lift each
finger of your left hand one by one to type Q , W, E, R, and T (using the same finger for R and T). Then, lift
each finger of your right hand separately to type P, O, I, U, and Y (using the same finger for U and Y). Make
sure only one finger moves at a time, while the rest stay on the home row. This method helps you type
smoothly and accurately.
Finger Placement on the First Row (Bottom Row)
Once you’ve become comfortable with typing on the Home Row and the Third Row, the next step is to learn
how to use the keys on the First Row. This row includes keys like Z, X, C, V, B, N, M, Comma, Full Stop, and
the / sign. These keys are located above the Home Row and Third Row.
Typing on the First Row involves using different fingers for each key. For example, your left hand handles
the keys on the left side of the row (Z, X, C, V, B), while your right hand manages the keys on the right side
(N, M, Comma, Full Stop, Slash).
LF RF MF IF IF IF IF MF RF LF
Z X C V B N M < > ?
, . /
Left hand Right hand
Finger Placement on the Fourth Row (Number Row)
In this row of the keyboard, you’ll use different fingers to type numbers and symbols. Use your left hand’s
little finger for 1, the ring finger for 2, and the middle finger for 3. Then, type 4 and 5 using your index finger
(forefinger). For the right hand, use the little finger for 0, the ring finger for 9, and the middle finger for 8.
Then, type 7 and 6 with your index finger (forefinger). The symbols above the numbers are usually accessed
by holding the Shift key while typing the number.
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