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Touch Typing Fundamentals
Touch typing is typing without looking at the keyboard. This is table stakes for any office job. Give it two weeks of daily practice and you'll never look back.
Learning objectives
- Place fingers on home row (ASDF JKL;).
- Use the correct finger for each key.
- Build to 40+ WPM.
Step-by-step
1. Home row
Left hand: A S D F. Right hand: J K L ;. Thumbs on space.
2. Reach patterns
Each finger has an assigned column. Learn once, use forever.
3. Speed comes from accuracy
Slow, accurate practice compounds. Fast sloppy practice reinforces errors.
Key takeaways
- Place fingers on home row (ASDF JKL;).
- Use the correct finger for each key.
- Build to 40+ WPM.
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