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 7777 shelves; 44 window shades; 77 carpets; 46 footstools; 74 drapes; 7777 curtains; 46 chairs; 67 credenza; 4777 window shades; 7744 cradles; 77 carpets; 7744 futons; 44 tea carts; 76 cradles; 67 couches; 7774 shelves; 4777 window shades; 77 carpets; 67 couches; 45 benches; 4 carpets; 7744 futons; 44 window shades; 774 curtains; 44 window shades; 46 chairs; 447 buffets; 7744 credenza; 447 buffets; 7777 pillows; 67 credenza; 67 thrones; 4777 window shades; 7774 cradles; 7744 credenza; 74 shelves; 4 carpets; 7777 shelves; 4777 footstools; 76 cradles; 7744 credenza; 7744 shelves; 76 cradles; 774 curtains; 64 couches; 477 vanities; 7744 cradles; 44 tea carts; 74 drapes; 45 desks;Load Test