Dvorak Lesson 24: Learn to Type < & > Keys

This typing lesson will teach you the < [less than sign] and > [greater than sign] keys. Sometimes also called angle brackets, these symbols are used in programming languages, math, and occasionally to display lists in a passage of text. If you already know the keyboard, try our our programming drills or symbol drills for more relevant practice exercises.

Instructions:

Begin with your fingers on the home row.
The '<' key is the same as the ',' key (above the 'O' key), hold the shift key down when you hit it.
The '>' key is the same as the '.' key (above the 'E' key), hold the shift key down when you hit it.

dvorak keyboard with letters . and , highlighted

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.

Check Your WPM Typing Speed Here

To find out how fast you type, just start typing in the blank textbox on the right of the test prompt. You will see your progress, including errors on the left side as you type.

You can fix errors as you go, or correct them at the end with the help of the spell checker. If you need to restart the test, delete the text in the text box. Interactive feedback shows you your current wpm and accuracy.

In order to complete the test and share your results, you need to get 100% accuracy. You can review your progress for this session with the feedback chart. Just hover over a dot to see what your average speed and accruacy are for that key.