Keyboard Finger Placement Guide

Correct finger placement is the foundation of fast and accurate typing. Learning where each finger should rest on the keyboard allows typists to type without looking at the keys.

The Home Row Keys

The home row keys are the middle row of the keyboard where your fingers rest when you are not typing. These keys are:

A S D F for the left hand and J K L ; for the right hand.

Your index fingers should rest on the F and J keys. These keys usually have small bumps to help you find them without looking.

Finger Placement Chart

• Left pinky – A, Q, Z
• Left ring finger – S, W, X
• Left middle finger – D, E, C
• Left index finger – F, R, T, G, V, B
• Right index finger – J, U, Y, H, N, M
• Right middle finger – K, I
• Right ring finger – L, O
• Right pinky – ;, P
• Thumb – Space bar

Tips for Learning Touch Typing

• Keep your fingers on the home row keys
• Look at the screen instead of the keyboard
• Practice slowly and focus on accuracy
• Use typing tests to measure improvement

You can practice your typing speed using our tools:

• 1 Minute Typing Test
• 5 Minute Typing Test
• Typing Practice Sentences

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