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Lesson 9 of 15 Goal: 12 WPM with 90% accuracy or better

Bright keys are new in this lesson, fainter ones you know. The colour shows which finger types the key.

Typing lesson 9: The Number Row, 1 to 5

The number row is two rows above the home row. This lesson covers 1 to 5, which the left hand types.

How to do it

Each finger follows its column: little finger to 1, ring finger to 2, middle finger to 3, and index finger to 4 and 5. The reach is two rows, so your whole hand may want to move. Try to keep the wrist level and move only the finger.

Tips

Watch for this: Looking down at the number row. Keep your eyes on the screen and feel for the keys.

Your goal

Type the practice text above at 12 WPM or faster with 90% accuracy or better. When you reach it, the page tells you and the lessons page puts a tick next to this lesson. If you miss it, try again a little slower. A clean run beats a fast one.

This is lesson 9 of 15. Your progress is saved on this device only.

Questions

How long does lesson 9 take?

About ten minutes. Repeat it until you reach the goal. Most people need two or three tries.

Do I need to type with all my fingers?

Yes. Using each finger for its own keys is what lets you type fast without looking. It feels slower for the first few days.

Are the lesson results saved to my account?

No. Lesson results stay on this device. Only the normal typing tests can be saved to an account and ranked.

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