Dvorak Lesson 18: Learn to Type 7 & 4 Keys
This typing lesson will teach you how to touch type with the 4 and 7 keys. 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 '7' key is two rows above the 'H' key (use your right index finger), stretch up to hit it.
- The '4' key is two rows above the 'U' key (use your left index finger), stretch up to hit it.

- 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 hgh hg7 h7h g7g 7g7 7h7 777 7gh hg7 uuu upu up4 u4u p4p 4p4 4u4 444 4pu up4 4 7 44 47 74 77 444 447 474 477 744 747 774 777 4444 4447 4474 4744 4747 4774 4777 7444 7474 7474 7477 7744 7747 7774 7777 744 footstools; 4447 pillows; 447 benches; 54 shelves; 7 curtains; 76 rocking chairs; 4477 chairs; 64 window shades; 7774 window shades; 7774 window shades; 76 rocking chairs; 4444 chairs; 4477 chairs; 54 shelves; 54 nightstands; 45 lounge chairs; 44 futons; 46 recliners; 744 footstools; 45 lounge chairs; 4447 nightstands; 444 hat stands; 44 mirrors; 45 rugs; 57 recliners; 7 curtains; 4444 writing desks; 76 tea carts; 45 rugs; 7 buffets; 447 benches; 67 desks; 444 hat stands; 44 mirrors; 76 vanities; 64 window shades; 47 shelves; 7 curtains; 4447 nightstands; 76 tea carts; 44 mirrors; 4444 chairs; 777 buffets; 744 vanities; 76 tea carts; 7777 hat stands; 4 rugs; 45 benches; 77 shelves; 7774 writing desks;Load Test