Space Bar — Home Row Typing Lesson
Learn Space Bar 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 Space and shows which finger to use for each.
What you’ll practise
Space-bar practice: one light thumb tap for each space.
Goals
To pass: 80% real accuracy (first try). Three stars: 96% accuracy and 8 WPM. 100% accuracy earns the Perfect ribbon.
New keys
- Space
Finger guidance
- Space thumb
Already learned (2)
- F
- J
Tips for this lesson
- One Small Space. The space bar is pressed with the thumb of whichever hand feels natural — usually your right thumb. One press, one space. Do not hold it down, and do not hammer it. A light, quick tap is all it takes.
- 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.