Dvorak Lesson 13: Learn to Type Z & V Keys
This typing lesson will teach you how to touch type with the Z and V 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 ‘V’ key is above the ‘S’ key, reach down with your right pinky finger. (see keys highlighted below)
- The ‘Z’ key is below the ‘S’ key, reach down and to the right with your right pinky finger. (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
sss szs zsz zzz nnn nvn vnv vvv vzv zvz zeal zeal zeal zeal zoo zoo zoo zoo zipper zipper zipper zipper have have have have van van van van give give give give vote vote vote vote Was it there with a curvy overflight An aggravating chivalry was lovingly varying Did those village overflow some vault Is that beloved heaven idolizing Is she venerated or vague Kevin Davenport said I am a conventional cave Do these heavenly voice miss organize They cloven/cleft it Where is Ivy Vasquez going to zoomLoad Test
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Letter Drills
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
