Dvorak Lesson 07: Learn to Type M & W Keys
This typing lesson will teach you how to touch type with the M and W keys on a Dvorak keyboard. Both capital and lower-case letters are included in this lesson. To type a capital, hit shift at the same time as you hit the letter.
Instructions:
- Begin with your fingers on the home row.
- The ‘M’ key is below the ‘T’ key, curl your right middle finger down to hit it. (see keys highlighted below)
- The ‘W’ key is below the ‘N’ key, curl your right ring finger down to hit it. (see keys highlighted below)
- 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 hmh mhm mmm ttt twt wtw www wmw mwm am am am am ame ame ame eme eme eme ime ime ime ume ume ume eem eem eem ome ome ome we we we we were were were were was was was was will will will will won won won won Was she here with a snowman An awesome animal has a twist Did those drummers mind whole mass It is that a warmhearted rainstorm Is he unwritten or mad Tim Marsh said I am a wee dust storm Do these same mailmen melt it We meant it Where is Willie SimonLoad Test