The Home Row Keys: Your Foundation for Fast Typing

Master these eight keys, and you will be on your way to touch typing mastery

Why the Home Row Matters

The home row is your keyboard's foundation. It's where your fingers naturally rest and from where they launch to reach other keys. Mastering the home row is crucial because:

• Natural Position: Your fingers rest in their most comfortable and efficient position

• Muscle Memory: The bumps on F and J help you position your hands without looking

• Efficiency: 70% of English words contain mostly home row letters

Finger Placement Guide

Practice Tips

• Start with simple words using only home row keys: dad, fall, sad, lad, etc.

• Practice without looking at your hands, even if it means typing slower initially

• Use the bumps on F and J to reset your hand position when needed

• Focus on accuracy first, speed will come naturally with practice