Keys F & J — Home Row Typing Lesson
Learn Keys F & J step by step, with the keys, fingers and rhythm broken down for you. It sits in Level 1 of the free TypePlay touch-typing course, with an on-screen keyboard, animated hands and instant accuracy feedback.
This lesson introduces F and J and shows which finger to use for each.
What you’ll practise
New-key drills for F, J, with finger guidance.
Goals
To pass: 80% real accuracy (first try). Three stars: 96% accuracy and 8 WPM. 100% accuracy earns the Perfect ribbon.
New keys
- F
- J
Finger guidance
- F left index finger
- J right index finger
Tips for this lesson
- Muscle Memory. Every correct keystroke strengthens the pathway in your brain. Every wrong one strengthens a bad habit. Type slowly and accurately at first — speed is a side effect of precision, not the other way around.
- Don't Look Down. The urge to peek at the keyboard is strong, but resist it! Your keyboard has small bumps on the F and J keys — feel them with your index fingers to find home position without looking.