Touch Typing Lesson 19: Learn to Type Numbers 8 & 3
Boost your numbers speed typing with this alphanumeric typing practice lesson that teaches the numbers 3 and 8. If you already know the keyboard, try our our data entry drills or number drills for more relevant practice exercises. 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 '8' key is two rows above the 'K' key (use your right middle finger), stretch up to hit it.
- The '3' key is two rows above the 'D' key (use your left middle finger), stretch up to hit it.
- 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.
Sample Data Entry Test Prompt
kkk kik ki8 888 ddd ded de3 333 38 383 383 3338 8838 3833 3 orcs; 88 nymphs; 888 werewolves; 3883 unicorns; 88.38 kelpies; 8 banshee; 83 angels; 388 dragons; 3388 angels; 38.38 rain birds; 3 rain birds; 88 leprechauns; 338 rain birds; 8383 imps; 33.88 phoenix; 3 unicorns; 33 banshee; 838 dragons; 3888 rain birds; 88.83 vampires;Load Test