Introduction to Shift — Shift Key Words Typing Lesson
Begin the Shift Key Words section with a friendly walkthrough of Introduction to Shift. It sits in Level 7 of the free TypePlay touch-typing course, with an on-screen keyboard, animated hands and instant accuracy feedback.
Hold Shift, then press the letter. Use the Shift key on the opposite side from your typing hand. This introduction prepares you for the Shift Key Words section.
What you’ll practise
Hold Shift, then press the letter. Use the Shift key on the opposite side from your typing hand.
Goals
Every finish counts. Type carefully for up to three stars.
Keys used (31)
- F
- J
- Space
- D
- K
- S
- L
- A
- ;
- G
- H
- R
- U
- E
- I
- W
- O
- Q
- P
- T
- Y
- V
- B
- C
- N
- X
- M
- Z
- ,
- .
- /
Tips for this lesson
- The Shift Key. To type a capital letter, hold the Shift key with the pinky of the opposite hand. Type an F with your left index? Hold Shift with your right pinky. Opposite hands make capitals smooth and fast.
- Using Ten Fingers. Every finger has its own keys. The index fingers handle six keys each, the middle and ring fingers two each, and the pinkies take the rest. Using all ten fingers spreads the work evenly and builds real speed.