Relearning where to place your fingers on the keyboard is the next step
Being a digital native, where typing is almost a daily requirement, means that knowing how to use a keyboard correctly is essential. With a keyboard, you can not only be more productive and do tasks more quickly, but you can also keep up with your brain's speed; that brilliant idea that pops into your head may vanish into thin air in a matter of seconds.
We'll provide you five pointers in this post to help you start typing correctly and more quickly. While some of the advice is quite clear, we'll provide you access to a few tools that will speed up your practice and learning.
1. Get rid of bad habits
Eliminating your poor typing habits is most likely the most difficult task. From the moment you first picked up a keyboard, you've most likely been typing with the same technique, down to the placement of your hands. Playing first-person shooter games means that you're probably used to using your left hand on the WASD keys and that your left hand may have stronger fingers than your right.
Some people might only be able to type with two fingers, pausing over ten keys at a time, and always having to look at the keyboard to find the correct key. Put down your foot and stop typing right away, even if you're only using half of your fingers to type quickly.
2. Use all 10 fingers
Relearning where to place your fingers on the keyboard is the next step. If you examine your keyboard more closely, you will see that the F and J keys have raised bumps on them. This will enable you to arrange your fingers correctly without needing to glance at the keyboard.
Your index fingers should ideally rest on the J and F keys the other fingers should then fall into place on their own.
You can see the colored regions in the image below that correspond to the keys that each finger covers. You'll see that your index fingers cover the central portion of the keyboard, while your middle and ring fingers are only employed on a select few keys. Function, punctuation, and navigation keys are all under control.
If you're still confused, visit services such as TypingClub or Typing Web, where they walk you through every step of getting comfortable with the keyboard. You'll gradually learn how to type more quickly and correctly on the keyboard as you work through their program, some of which just require two fingers.vv
3. Maintain Good Posture
Typing more quickly is going to be easier when you sit up straight. Try switching to a straight-backed chair or working at your desk if you are accustomed to slouching in your chair or working from the couch.
4. Find a comfortable position for your hands
Typing for extended periods of time might be painful if one's hands are not placed correctly. To avoid reading your screen or typing at an angle, the space bar on your keyboard should be centered with your body. Keep your wrists slightly raised and place your elbows on the table as you type. Never drastically bend or tilt your wrists.
5. Use the correct starting position
It's crucial to use correct hand positioning when honing your typing techniques. Starting with your thumbs hovering over the spacebar, place your fingers over the home row keys (left hand over the A, S, D, and F keys, and right hand over the J, K, L, and ; keys). You can now reach nearby keys by slightly adjusting your fingers. Always return your hands to this initial posture.
These keystroke norms are designed to assist you in becoming comfortable with the keyboard. As you gain more expertise, you can try out various iterations of this initial posture to determine where it feels most natural and comfortable for you.
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