Step 1
Set Your Keyboard Position
Sit upright, keep wrists relaxed, and place your fingers on the home row (ASDF and JKL;).
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Getting Started With TypingBoo
New to touch typing? Follow this quick onboarding path to build theright foundation. Start with posture and key positions, then progress to practice modes in a consistent routine.
Keyboard Finger Position
Place your fingers on the home row and follow the highlighted finger zones to build accurate muscle memory from the beginning.
Pinky
Ring
Middle
Index
Thumb
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!1
@2
#3
$4
%5
^6
&7
*8
(9
)0
_-
+=
Backspace
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
{[
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|\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
:;
"'
Enter
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
<,
>.
?/
Shift
Ctrl
Alt
Space
Alt
Ctrl
Step 2
Start With Key Locations
Begin with location practice to build muscle memory before focusing on speed.
Step 3
Practice Words, Then Sentences
Move from single keys to words and sentences once your accuracy stays above 90%.
Step 4
Track Your Progress
Review WPM, accuracy, and errors after each session to identify what to improve next.
First Week Checklist
- Practice 10-15 minutes daily instead of one long weekly session.
- Keep eyes on screen content, not the keyboard.
- Prioritize accuracy first; speed follows naturally.
- Use all fingers and avoid peck-typing with two fingers.