Lesson 4

In this final lesson we will learn the number row keys, some extra keys we haven't covered, and some command keys. The number keys contain two characters. To type the top characters, simply use your Shift keys. Let's put our fingers back on the home row one more time. Remember, while on the home row your hands should be slightly curved. Learning the number row keys might require a little more practice because you have to reach for the keys. Remember, you can slightly lift your hands instead of trying to stretch your fingers to the keys.

The "1" key

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To type the "1" key, reach with your left pinky finger in an upward angle to the left. To type the "!", hold the Shift key.

Practice

Practice typing the "1" and the "!" key in the box below.

The "2" key

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To type the "2" key, reach with your left ring finger in an upward angle to the left. To type the "@", hold the Shift key.

Practice

Practice typing the "2" and the "@" key in the box below.

The "3" key

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To type the "3" key, reach with your left middle finger in an upward angle to the left. To type the "#", hold the Shift key.

Practice

Practice typing the "3" and the "#" key in the box below.

The "4" key

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To type the "4" key, reach with your left index finger in an upward angle to the left. To type the "$", hold the Shift key.

Practice

Practice typing the "4" and the "$" key in the box below.

The "5" key

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To type the "5" key, reach with your left index finger straight up. To type the "%", hold the Shift key.

Practice

Practice typing the "5" and the "%" key in the box below.

The "6" key

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To type the "6" key, reach with your right index finger in an upward angle to the left. To type the "^", hold the Shift key.

Practice

Practice typing the "6" and the "^" key in the box below.

The "7" key

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To type the "7" key, reach with your right index finger straight up. To type the "&", hold the Shift key.

Practice

Practice typing the "7" and the "&" key in the box below.

The "8" key

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To type the "8" key, reach with your right middle finger straight up. To type the "&", hold the Shift key.

Practice

Practice typing the "8" and the "*" key in the box below.

The "9" key

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To type the "9" key, reach with your right ring finger straight up. To type the "(", hold the Shift key.

Practice

Practice typing the "9" and the "(" key in the box below.

The "0" key

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To type the "0" key, reach with your right pinky finger in an upward angle to the left. To type the ")", hold the Shift key.

Practice

Practice typing the "0" and the ")" key in the box below.

Some extra keys

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As we can see from the demonstration, all of these keys are outer keys. If you are assuming that we will use our pinky fingers for these keys; good job! You are absolutely correct. Use your pinky fingers respectively to reach these keys.

Command keys

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These keys are system command keys. If you have to use these keys, you should just simply look down at the keyboard and press the key with any finger you want.

Summary

As you can see, the number row will take some time to get used to. The reason being because you have to reach for the keys. There are some keys on the number row that you might use while you are typing a letter or something of that nautre. If you have to type numbers such as phone numbers or credit card numbers, it would be easier to use the number keys that are on the right side of the keyboard. If you take a look at the "5" key, you will see the little bump. Since we know the home row style, we know what that little bump means. Our middle finger will go on the "5" key and our index and ring fingers will go on the "4" and "6" keys. If you are assuming that are fingers will simply move up and down to type the other number keys, you are correct once again.