Touch typing - keyboarding finger two-step

If you mastered the last typing exercise, you are not laughing any more.

It takes practice to develop NimbleFingers!
This "step" is more complicated than the last exercise.
Only the desired finger should move when typing.
Keep all other fingers still.
All movements should be quick and precise.

Your posture is important! Please sit up straight. Your wrists should not be resting on the keyboard. They should be straight with your fingers curved. With the correct posture, you reduce stress and strain in keyboarding tasks.

When keyboarding, strike and "bounce off" each key. These exercises can get you started in training your fingers. However you will need to practice the typing exercises shown in the NimbleFingers keyboarding program. In addition to learning a new skill, it's fun!

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Touch typing - keyboarding finger two-step

Practice." Many learners become very tense when using a computer. Practice, but do not become tense. Learning is fun.

Two-step? Check out the finger dexterity called the two-step and the Samba.

Type smooth! Type at a smooth, easy pace.

Re-key an exercise if you are not satisfied. After completing the beginning exercises, using the correct finger should be automatic. If you still have to look at the keyboard when you type a particular key, rerun the appropriate exercise.

Relax. Concentrate, but try not to be tense. Move around in your chair.

Improve posture. Poor posture is tiring and leads to errors. It is important not to slouch in your chair. Keep feet flat on the floor.

Positive attitude. A positive attitude makes learning fun.

Finger placement. Gently place the fingers of your left hand on the a s d f keys and the fingers of your right hand on the j k l ; keys. Your fingers should be slightly curved. Your wrists should be low but not resting on the keyboard. Your elbows should be close in, next to your side.

Thumbs. While your fingers are gently touching the home-row keys, the thumbs should be slightly above the space bar (the long bar at the bottom of the keyboard). To press the space bar, make a quick downward motion with your right thumb.

Be patient. Once the correct finger-keystroke patterns are used, speed and accuracy occur naturally.

Check your hands. Hands should slant at the same angle as the keyboard. Do not let your wrists become lazy and rest against the desk or keyboard.

Short fingers? Then pivot with the little or index finger for long reaches.

Check your fingers. Are your fingers curved? Strike each key with the pad of your finger, not your fingernail.

The two-step? Check out the finger dexterity called the two-step.

Set up a schedule. Unless you establish a "schedule for learning" it is all to easy to find an excuse for not practicing.

Do you have an extra fifteen minutes? Then you can complete a couple of practice exercises. It might not sound like much, but you have helped develop your typing skills.

Monitor your monitor. Adjust the angle of your monitor to minimize glare. Tilt the angle of the screen or slightly darken the room.