Typing Lesson 32: { & } Keys

This typing lesson will teach you the { and } keys. These keys are know as 'curly braces' and are used extensively in some programing languages like C/C++, C#, Java, PHP, and JavaScript. If you already know the keyboard, try our our programming drills or symbol drills for more relevant practice exercises.

Instructions:

Begin with your fingers on the home row.
The '{' key is above the ';' key and to the right (use your right pinky finger), stretch up while pressing the shift key to hit it.
The '}' key is above the ';' key and a little further to the right(use your right pinky finger), stretch up while pressing the shift key to hit it.

image of keyboard with curly braces 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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