Free Online typing program with Nimble Fingers.

Online Typing Typing requires Nimble Fingers. This is your chance to learn the correct finger - keystroke reaches. These free online typing programs require Java 1.1 to load. The Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced keys each contain nine typing exercises. The first time you load an online typing program, it takes a minute using dial-up.
Click Beginning Keys Click Intermediate Keys Click Advanced Keys Click Flash Cards - Practice typing four letter words Click Flash Cards - Practice typing U.S. States

Online Typing Suggestions

Your fingers should always rest gently on their assigned home row keys: A S D F J K L ;

Left hand: Little finger rests on the a key. Ring finger rests on the s key. Middle finger rests on the d key. Index finger rests on the f key.

Right hand: Little finger rests on the ; key. Ring finger rests on the l key. Middle finger rests on the k key. Index finger rests on the j key.

Press the space bar at the end of a word.

Use the correct finger to strike a key.

Press Esc or Back Arrow to return to this page.

Typing Tips and Tricks
Take care when typing home row keys. The home row exercises are simple and you might be tempted to skip them. However these exercises are important because you are starting to train your fingers in the correct keystroke reaches.

More practice? If more practice is needed, retype the exercise. Practice each exercise several times until satisfied with your typing skills. Only go to the next typing exercise when you are comfortable.

Whisper. Whisper each letter as you use a quick stroke to strike and bounce off keys. Do not “press” or “mush down” on the key. Return your finger to the assigned home row location.

Posture. Most people remember the importance of using the correct key reaches, but there is a tendency to forget the importance of posture. Sound typing skills will not develop with poor posture. If you don't sit up “straight” and keep your feet flat on the floor, the angle of your arms will change; thus changing the keystroke reach. Typing speed and accuracy will be lost. Plus, poor posture is fatiguing.

Tired? When tired, take a break. Fatigue can result in your concentration wandering. When this happens you are not doing a good job of training your fingers. Come back to this typing web site and practice the exercises shown to relieve stress and tension.