Dvorak Lesson 18: Learn to Type 7 & 4 Keys
This typing lesson will teach you how to touch type with the 4 and 7 keys. If you already know the keyboard, try our our data entry drills or number drills for more relevant practice exercises.
Instructions:
- Begin with your fingers on the home row.
- The '7' key is two rows above the 'H' key (use your right index finger), stretch up to hit it.
- The '4' key is two rows above the 'U' key (use your left index finger), stretch up to hit it.
- Once you learn where these keys are, try to type them without looking at your fingers. To make a capital letter, press the shift key with the pinky finger of your other hand at the same time as you press the letter key. Scroll down if needed to type the following:
- When you feel confident you can type these keys without looking, go on to the next lesson.
Sample Data Entry Test Prompt
hhh hgh hg7 h7h g7g 7g7 7h7 777 7gh hg7 uuu upu up4 u4u p4p 4p4 4u4 444 4pu up4 4 7 44 47 74 77 444 447 474 477 744 747 774 777 4444 4447 4474 4744 4747 4774 4777 7444 7474 7474 7477 7744 7747 7774 7777 54 drapes; 7774 cubbies; 777 nightstands; 44 rugs; 4444 chairs; 744 carpets; 7 benches; 77 armchairs; 75 hat stands; 44 carpets; 44 carpets; 74 hat stands; 54 nightstands; 54 nightstands; 4447 recliners; 4477 futons; 7777 writing desks; 4447 recliners; 744 couches; 47 carpets; 75 hat stands; 7774 window shades; 7774 window shades; 7777 writing desks; 7777 nightstands; 54 nightstands; 4477 cradles; 77 nightstands; 4477 pillows; 7777 writing desks; 444 footstools; 444 armchairs; 74 hat stands; 7 benches; 74 nightstands; 77 nightstands; 4447 cubbies; 7777 nightstands; 777 recliners; 46 pillows; 64 writing desks; 44 carpets; 64 mirrors; 447 armchairs; 4777 tea carts; 7774 credenza; 7774 window shades; 444 footstools; 4477 cradles; 54 drapes;Load Test
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