Typing Trivia
Do you really know this keyboard?

This is often called the "QWERTY" keyboard because the letters Q, W, E, R, T and Y are in the upper left hand corner. This deliberate poor key location reduced the problem of jammed keys because of the lengthy key reaches required. That is, the layout of the keys was developed not to help the operator, but to hinder the operator's speed by forcing them to make cumbersome reaches.

Could you fill in the missing blanks on the below keyboard?

If you experience difficulties in "filling in the blanks" be sure to click on Typing Pictures . Several printable versions of the keyboard are presented for your use.

Typing Trivia

"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand and "lollipop" with your right.

The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.

The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.

TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.

The only 15-letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is "uncopyrightable."

There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.

No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.

There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious."

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Far Out Trivia - Typoglycemia

Believe it or not, you can read the below.

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Alice from OR
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Judy from KY
The no-nonsense approach works. By eliminating games I was able to concentrate on using the correct finger – keystroke reaches.

Don from FL
My students had fun! We took an “exercise break” and I had them try the web finger dexterity exercises. What enthusiasm.

Jack from NY
The program was easy to use. It was also fun.

Matthew from UK
Guess what: I know where the keys are without looking at my fingers. I'm fast, very fast. Thanks.

Pat from AL
I purchased the program for my daughter. She loved it and has learned how to type.

Sue from GA
Boy, did I like the exercises! Thanks for making them interesting. It helps the time pass quickly.

Tom from AK
Students treasured their report cards because they could keep practicing until they achieved a higher score.

Pete from LA
There are so many typing exercises, that initially I was overwhelmed. But once I got into the grove, I typed them all.

Jackie from Australia
I can write e-mail without having to think of which finger to use. This has greatly increased my job productivity.

Thomas from TX
Where did you come up with those flying exercises on the web? I’m a beginning pilot and I loved them.

Fred from TN
I hand to laugh at your "Tock-Tick" watch exercise. How do you come up with this stuff?

Bradley from UK
I think a real teacher wrote this program. It has a sound methodology and it teaches typing quickly.

Sammie from DL
The Little Professor’s comments are very helpful.

John from OH
Flash cards are great! I quickly built up amazing speed and accuracy

Oliver from UK
What a sense of humor. Did that person who developed the exercises lead a “normal life?”

Thomas from TN
I adopted this for a class that teaches introductory typing. My students love the program.

Alice from UK
I decided to attend a local College. I no longer dread typing a term paper. I used to have to hire someone. Now I do it myself.

Jerry from NV
I love looking at the pictures. This coordinates the pictures and encourages me to use the correct finger.

Jackson from OH
My daughter's grades have improved because can now type her reports.

JC from CO
The idea of target speed increasing as skills are developed is great. It gives a realistic goal to achieve.

Thomas from TX
I loved the flash cards. They are fun!

Fred from TN
The drills are interesting and not monotonous. They keep your interest. Also, there are so many exercises, that I don’t get bored retyping the same old stuff.

Dan from MO
I am taking an on-line course in business where we have to constantly submit reports. I don’t believe the vast increase in speed and accuracy that occurred due to your Nimble Finger program.

Sammie from DL
The one-, two-, and five-minute timed writings are a challenge. But students look forward to these exercises.

John from OH
Flash cards force me to type faster. I don’t believe how I learned to quickly and accurately type common words.

Oliver from UK
Nimble Fingers help me so much that I've recommended it to my friends at work.

Smith from CA
I’ve had students stop by the computer lab after class, just to run the flash cards.

Robert from UK
Wow! I can type without looking. I don’t know how I ever got along without this skill.

Jackson from AK
My boss asked me a simple question while I was typing a rush job. I answered the question without pausing in my typing. Thanks for teaching me touch typing.

Ted from WY
The numeric pad was a challenge. But, with time and patience, I am now able to use this feature in my every-day job.

Sam from from WA
Because of your program, my job is easier. I look forward to responding to my e-mail.

Rob from NH
I now can open my e-mail and respond without thinking about which finger to use.

Judy from MA
I've fallen in love with Flash Cards. When I have a free moment, I try out another exercise.

Richard from TX
The stretching and dexterity exercises on the web are a fun way to relieve stress.

Typing Tips

Pay Attention!!

You are not even pretending to read these Tips .. Are you??
I know I repeat myself... But I call it reinforcement.
So would you at least glance at these tips?

Locate the home-row keys. Force yourself to use the correct fingers to strike the keys. If you forget which finger to use, look at the picture accompanying the exercise. The beginning exercises are extremely important because you are developing correct keystroke patterns.

No magic needed to type. Learning how to type is not magic. It requires patience and more practice. Use one of the Nimble Fingers programs, and let the Little Professor be your guide in developing a valuable skill.

Don’t worry about speed and accuracy. Relax when typing the beginning exercises. However, always use the correct finger/keystroke pattern. Speed and accuracy will develop naturally through practice once your fingers have been “correctly trained.”

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.

Home Row Keys. Always return your fingers to their assigned home row location after striking the desired key. Don't be sloppy... By returning your fingers to their assigned location, your fingers develop a known behavioral pattern that promotes learning. Be patient. Once the correct finger-keystroke patterns are used, speed and accuracy occur naturally.

Sit the same. If the keyboard or your posture position changes, sound skills will not develop. Always maintain correct posture. If you do not sit up straight and keep your feet flat on the floor, the angle of your arms will change; thus changing the keystroke reach. This decreases off your speed and accuracy.

Develop a routine. Set the work environment like you want it to optimize your learing sessions. Don’t let the chair height; tilt of the monitor, location of the keyboard or posture vary from session to session.

Which exercise would you select?
With Nimble Fingers You select the drill of interest to you.

A few sample categories are shown out of the more than 500
exercises available. (Plus numerous downloadable exercises.)

How about an exercise on flabby fish?
Swimming is an excellent type of exercise. You can burn up many
calories without getting exhausted. Your muscles work while the
water supports your body provided you swim quickly. A jazzy
swimsuit is all the equipment you'll need. You should swim at
least two times a week. If you doubt the health benefits, think:
Have you ever seen an extra fat, flabby fish?

Or a general exercise?
I am having a fat attack while typing, but I must keep my mind on my
job. My job is to type with zero errors and at the same time, try to
improve my speed! Both speed and accuracy can be quickly
developed. Your nimble fingers can be trained if you concentrate on
what you are doing. It is important to use even stroking and gradually
build extra speed until zero errors at target speed is achieved.

An exercise on a health topic?
The Infection Control and Epidemiology people have a few suggestions on
how to avoid the flu. Amazingly, most people don't use hot water and do
a good job of washing their hands. When in public places, after drying
your hands, use a paper towel to turn off the faucet. Eat a balanced
diet, and get enough sleep and exercise. Keep away from people with the
flu. Antiviral drugs can quickly reduce the severity of the disease.