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 75 tea carts; 7744 writing desks; 774 curtains; 45 chairs; 774 rocking chairs; 447 mirrors; 7744 writing desks; 7777 benches; 7777 carpets; 774 armchairs; 47 credenza; 47 nightstands; 75 tea carts; 54 mirrors; 4477 curtains; 4777 desks; 7774 cradles; 7774 writing desks; 444 cubbies; 7777 benches; 74 tea carts; 477 rugs; 4477 curtains; 47 nightstands; 77 pillows; 444 chairs; 4477 footstools; 47 credenza; 4777 recliners; 774 rocking chairs; 4444 writing desks; 444 cubbies; 77 cubbies; 4444 window shades; 774 armchairs; 447 chairs; 4777 desks; 74 tea carts; 4777 vanities; 7744 writing desks; 447 mirrors; 774 curtains; 7774 armchairs; 4477 footstools; 774 curtains; 744 mirrors; 7774 cradles; 77 pillows; 45 chairs; 4477 curtains;Load Test