Left-hand typing rules for lesson 20
The character "/" can be typed by pressing the key "/" while holding the keys Alt and Shift.
The character "?" can be typed by pressing the key "/" while holding the keys Alt and Shift.
The character ":" can be typed by pressing the key ";" while holding the keys Alt and Shift.
The character "'" can be typed by pressing the key "'" while holding the keys Alt and Shift.
The character """ can be typed by pressing the key "'" while holding the keys Alt and Shift.
After typing the letters, the left-hand fingers should naturally return to their base position in the keyboard home row (where the CapsLock key is located).
Special characters on the keyboard
Typing special characters may seem like a niche skill, considering their placement on less accessible keys of the keyboard, e.g., the top row. Clicking them often requires pressing a Shift key. However, their importance transcends their occasional use. Numeric characters, for instance, play a crucial role in professions like banking and accounting, where number input is frequent. Special characters like: ";", "+," and "#" are frequently employed for coding tasks. Even if you do not belong to these specific professional groups, acquiring proficiency in typing special characters is valuable. Learning special characters makes your touch typing learning process complete. This is practically the last chapter of mastering touch typing. Typing special characters is the most challenging aspect of typing as it requires reaching the keyboard's least approachable parts and using key combinations. So, whether you're a professional who relies on these characters daily or someone looking to enhance their typing prowess, mastering special characters is worthwhile to improve your typing speed and accuracy.