How to Put Your Hands on a Keyboard

Here is the basic way to place your fingers on your keyboard for typing.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Left Hand

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    Put your left index finger on F. You will probably feel a line for people that are blind (older computers may not have this on the exact letter).
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    Put your left middle finger on D.
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    Put your ring finger on S.
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    Put your pinky finger on the A.
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    Place your left thumb on the left side of the space bar.

Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Right Hand

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    Put your right index finger on J. you will probably feel a line.
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    Put your middle finger on the K.
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    Put your ring finger on the L.
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    Put your pinky on the : and ; signs.
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    Put your right thumb on the right hand side of the space bar.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    What fingers do I use for other letters?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Your thumbs should go on the space bar, and your index fingers should be on F and J. From there the home row should be easy. For the other letters, just use whatever finger is closest (besides the thumb).
  • Question
    How do I press the arrows?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Your index finger should be on the "left" arrow ←. Your middle finger should sit on the "up" arrow ↑ (it will also be used to press the "bottom" arrow ↓). Your ring finger should be on the "right" arrow →. Your thumb and your pinky shouldn't touch keys.
  • Question
    How can I move my fingers down?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Keep your fingers on the home row, and move the finger closest to the key you want to reach.
  • Question
    What finger do I use for pressing X and H?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You should press the letter X with your ring finger. For the letter H, you can use your index finger.
  • Question
    How do I type the O key if my fingers are always on F and J?
    CageyCat
    CageyCat
    Top Answerer
    Keep your fingers on the 'home' keys and move the finger closest to the key you want to reach, while keeping your other fingers in proper positioning. With practice, you'll master this!

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Updated: January 11, 2019
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Categories: Basic Computer Skills