Shift + Symbols — Shift Key Words Typing Lesson
Learn Shift + Symbols step by step, with the keys, fingers and rhythm broken down for you. It sits in Level 7 of the free TypePlay touch-typing course, with an on-screen keyboard, animated hands and instant accuracy feedback.
This lesson practises the shifted keys A and : and shows which finger to use for each.
What you’ll practise
Shifted-key drills for A, :, using the opposite pinky for Shift.
Goals
To pass: 85% real accuracy (first try). Three stars: 96% accuracy and 12 WPM. 100% accuracy earns the Perfect ribbon.
Shifted keys
- A
- :
Finger guidance
- A left pinky finger
- : right pinky finger
Already learned (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.
- 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.