Getting Started

This site will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to type. The method demonstrated will be the home row style. Home row style is when you use all of your fingers to type, as opposed to pecking styles where you use maybe one or two fingers and search for the keys.

System Requirements

To ensure that you experience this site and its intentions to the fullest, the following system requirements are recommended:

• Have JavaScript enabled on your browser.
• Have the latest Flash plug-in installed on your computer.
• Use a modern browser. This site may not function as intended on older browsers.

How This Site Works

Each lesson focuses on a different row of keys. Each lesson will provide you with detailed instructions on how to use each key. Each key lesson will have a demonstration that you can use as a visual guide to give you a better understanding of the material. A practice space is provided so that you can practice the keys as you learn them. Because the demonstrations are animated images, you will have to click the View Demo link to view the demonstrations. This is to prevent distractions. Go on ahead and click the view demo link below.

View Demo

In this example, the green side represents the left finger keys. The pink side represents the right finger keys.

Posture

To prevent injury or strain, you should seriously consider the following:

• Adjust your monitor and the height of your seat. Your eyes should be somewhat parallel to the top of the screen. This will prevent neck strain.
• Sit up straight. This will prevent any back strain.
• Keep both feet on the floor.
• Keep your elbows close to your body. They don't have to be pressing against your sides, just don't let them flare out.
• When your fingers are on the keys, always keep your wrists straight. Do not rest them on the table, desk, or etc. This is to prevent wrist injuries. If keeping your wrists straight feels awkward, you should consider purchasing an ergonomic keyboard.
  
• Your posture should look like this:
  

Disclaimer

This site is intended for educational and/or entertainment purposes. Typing for extended periods of time can cause or lead to injuries; specifically to the hands, wrists, arms, neck, and back. Learn Keyboard Typing or its author is not liable for any types of injuries that can occur while implementing the content on this website.

Summary

We are ready to continue! A last few words of advice. If you have never typed before, don't expect to be able to type 35 words per minute in a day. This is not a competition. Do not put pressure on yourself if it is taking you more time to learn. Learn at your own pace. Keyword here being learn. Through practice, your fingers will almost naturally begin to know the location of the keys without you even thinking about it.