• PREFACE
• 1. Introduction to Keyboard and Keyboard Layout
• 2. Introduction to Keys and Key combination
• 3. Getting started with Typing
• 4. Keys and finger mapping
• 5. Working with Ktouch and other typing practice softwares
• 6. Working with Unicode and Nepali as a language of preference
• 7. Tips on improving Typing Speed
• 8. Typing practice log
• 9. Online Resources on Typing Practice Lessons

Getting started with Typing

Even though learning typing seems simple, the right of way learning it will make your typing skill more better. The fingers should be placed in the right place which makes the typing easier, more accurate and quick.

 I. Home row keys

Firstly you learn to type alphabetic keys in the home row. Place your left index finger on F and your right index finger on J. To  reach letter H use your right index finger releasing J. To type the G letter use your left index finger releasing F. .

Stage 1: f d s a j k l

Stage 2: g h

Now, use your left middle finger (D) to reach the letter E.  Use your right middle finger (K) to reach the letter I. Finally, use your left index finger to reach to R releasing F and right index finger to reach U. Now reach T with your left index finger (F) and right index finger to reach Y. Then use your left ring finger (S) to reach W and left ring finger (L) to reach O. Lastly, use your left pinky finger (A) to reach Q and right pinky finger to reach P.

Stage 3: e i

Stage 4: r u

Stage 5: t y

 

III. Keys below home row keys

Now use your left index finger (F) to reach V and to reach M use your right index finger (J). Use your left index finger (F) to reach B.  Then use your right index finger (J) to reach N. To reach C use your left index or left middle finger. finally, use your right middle to reach (comma). Use your left middle or left ring finger to reach X and to reach Z use your left pinky finger (A).

Stage 8: v m

Stage 9: b n

Stage 10: c ,

Stage 11: x, z

 

IV. Direction Keys

These keys are also known as arrow keys. It helps to move cursor in the specified directions. These are located at the bottom of the keyboard to the left side of the numeric keys. Use your right hand for pressing direction keys. Use your index finger for your left arrow, middle finger for up and down keys and ring finger for right arrow key.

 

V. Other keys

Use your thumbs to press space bar keys.

Shift Key is the modifier key on the keyboard. There are typically two shift keys on the right and the left side of the keyboard. Use your right pinky finger to press the right shift key and the left pinky finger to press the left shift key. It is used to type capital letters and other alternate upper keys.

Alt Key changes the function of the other pressed keys. It is used in a similar fashion to the shift keys. It is located on the either side of the space bar.

Ctrl Key performs special function when pressed in conjunction with another key. There are two control keys. One is located on the leftmost side of the keyboard and the other on the right side near the numeric keys.