What is the home row?

The home row is ASDF for the left hand and JKL; for the right hand. Your fingers return there after reaching other keys.

Do I need to look at the keyboard?

Try to follow the on-screen key guide instead. Looking at the physical keyboard slows the development of touch-typing memory.

How often should I practise?

Ten to twenty focused minutes most days is generally more useful than a single long session each week.

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Touch Typing Lessons

Learn correct finger placement through progressive keyboard lessons and live key guidance.

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About the Touch Typing Lessons

Touch Typing Lessons builds keyboard control in a deliberate sequence, beginning with the home row before introducing the top row, bottom row, capitals, punctuation and numbers.

The next key and recommended finger remain visible throughout each lesson so you can keep your eyes on the screen and develop reliable muscle memory.

Key features

Beginner to advanced sequence
Home, top and bottom row drills
Current-key finger guidance
WPM and accuracy after every lesson

How to use

1Choose the first unfinished lesson.
2Keep your fingers near the home row and follow the highlighted key.
3Repeat the lesson for accuracy or continue to the next level.

Examples

Learn the home row

Input: asdf jkl; drills

Output: Live WPM, accuracy and finger hints

Keep each finger assigned to its home key and use both thumbs for the space bar.

Frequently asked questions

What is the home row?: The home row is ASDF for the left hand and JKL; for the right hand. Your fingers return there after reaching other keys.
Do I need to look at the keyboard?: Try to follow the on-screen key guide instead. Looking at the physical keyboard slows the development of touch-typing memory.
How often should I practise?: Ten to twenty focused minutes most days is generally more useful than a single long session each week.

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