Home Row Basics
beginnerLearn the home row keys (ASDF JKL;) which form the foundation of touch typing.
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Whether you're a beginner learning the keyboard layout or an advanced typist looking to increase your speed, we have lessons and practice exercises designed for every skill level.
Track your journey from beginner to typing master
These lessons require a physical keyboard. Please use a desktop or laptop for the best experience.
Structured lessons from beginner to advanced to help you learn proper typing technique.
Learn the home row keys (ASDF JKL;) which form the foundation of touch typing.
Learn the top row keys (QWERTY UIOP) to expand your typing reach.
Learn the bottom row keys (ZXCVB NM,./) to complete your keyboard knowledge.
Learn to type numbers and common symbols for addresses, dates, and code.
Practice typing the most frequently used words in English to build speed.
Advanced exercises designed to increase your typing speed and accuracy.
Specialized practice for different writing contexts and professions.
Practice typing common code snippets in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python.
Practice typing professional documents like emails, proposals, and meeting minutes.
Practice typing descriptive scenes, dialogue, story openings, and poetry.
Practice typing with engaging stories at various difficulty levels.
A story about a young person learning to type and discovering the value of this skill.
Challenging exercises for experienced typists looking to master specialized content.
Practice typing text with complex punctuation patterns.
Practice typing specialized technical terms and jargon.
Practice typing scientific content with specialized notation.
Practice typing text that incorporates foreign language phrases.
Practice typing complex legal terminology and phrasing.
Focus on typing correctly before trying to type fast. Speed will come with practice.
15-30 minutes of daily practice is more effective than long occasional sessions.
Build muscle memory by keeping your eyes on the screen, not the keyboard.
Sit up straight with wrists slightly elevated. Good posture prevents fatigue.
Rest your hands and eyes every 20-30 minutes to prevent strain.
Proper technique with all fingers is faster than using just a few.
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