Touch Typing Lesson 17: Learn to Type Numbers 6 & 5

Boost your numbers speed typing with this typing practice numbers lesson that teaches the numbers 5 and 6. 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 '6' key is two rows above the 'H' key (use your right index finger), stretch up to hit it.
The '5' key is two rows above the 'G' key (use your left index finger), stretch up to hit it.

qwerty keyboard with numbers 5 and 6 highlighted

Once you learn where these keys are, try to type them without looking at your fingers. 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.

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Check Your WPM Typing Speed Here

To find out how fast you type, just start typing in the blank textbox on the right of the test prompt. You will see your progress, including errors on the left side as you type.

You can fix errors as you go, or correct them at the end with the help of the spell checker. If you need to restart the test, delete the text in the text box. Interactive feedback shows you your current wpm and accuracy.

In order to complete the test and share your results, you need to get 100% accuracy. You can review your progress for this session with the feedback chart below. Just hover over a dot to see what your average speed and accruacy are for that key.