Dvorak Lesson 19: Learn to Type 8 & 3 Keys

This typing lesson will teach you how to touch type with the 3 and 8 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 '8' key is two rows above the 'T' key. Stretch up with your right middle finger to hit it.
• The '3' key is two rows above the 'E' key. Stretch up with your left middle finger 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.