Touch typing lesson 10: a→q, ;→p

Keys and finger movements

Keyboard layout: English US.

Use the finger shown for each upper-row key. Alternate the reach and the return to the home row slowly until you can find the key without looking down.

• Left little finger: Move from A to Q, then return to A.
• Right little finger: Move from ; to P, then return to ;.

Touch typing saves you time

Mastering touch typing offers several advantages, including the potential to save time. When you can type quickly without constantly glancing at the keyboard and then back at the screen to check for errors, you can follow the text as you type and notice mistakes sooner. You may already type reasonably quickly with your own technique, so the time you save will depend on your starting point and the work you do. AgileFingers lessons give you a consistent set of finger assignments to practice.

When you type without looking at the keyboard, you can keep your attention on the text on the screen. As you become familiar with the keys, you spend less time deciding where each finger should go. The keystrokes are distributed across all ten fingers, so you use the keyboard without relying on just one or two fingers. Accurate typing matters alongside speed, because time spent correcting errors also affects how long a task takes.

For a fair comparison, time a complete task including corrections. A higher momentary speed can still mean more editing afterward.