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Lesson 1 of 8Home Row Keys & Resting Posture

Finger Placement

Learning Goal

Establish correct resting posture on ASDF and JKL; using the F and J guide bumps.

Lesson ProgressionStep 1 of 4
1. Understand
2. Position
3. Practice
4. Recall
Step 1: Explore & Identify

Interactive Keyboard Explorer

Click or focus any key below to discover its designated finger, anchor key, and reach motion.

Home Row Anchors:A S D F(Left)J K L ;(Right)
F & J Tactile Bumps
F

Key F

Home Rest KeyTactile Bump

Left Index Fingerleft hand

home Row

Rest left index finger here. Feel the tactile bump to anchor your left hand.

Try exploring:
Step 2: Understand the Anchors

The Home Row Anchor Rule

Every finger rests continuously on its assigned home anchor.

Left Hand Position
A S D F
PinkyA
RingS
MiddleD
IndexFBump

Your left index finger rests on F. Feel the small raised bump on F. Your left hand reaches Q, W, E, R, T, G, Z, X, C, V, and B, always returning home to ASDF.

Right Hand Position
J K L ;
IndexJBump
MiddleK
RingL
Pinky;

Your right index finger rests on J. Feel the bump on J. Your right hand reaches Y, U, I, O, P, H, N, M, comma, period, slash, and Enter, always returning home to JKL;.

Step 3: Try & Practice

Guided Home Row Anchor Exercise

Press the highlighted target keys using your physical keyboard. If you press the wrong key, pause and use the designated finger to correct it.

Home Row Anchor Drill

Press each target key with the designated finger. Feel the tactile bump on F and J.

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J
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J
D
K
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K
A
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S
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Target Key:FLeft Index Finger

Press the target key on your physical keyboard to start.

Home Row Anchors:A S D F(Left)J K L ;(Right)
F & J Tactile Bumps
Step 4: Master the Technique

Posture, Hand Mechanics & Modifiers

Curved, Relaxed Fingers

Curve your fingers naturally like holding a tennis ball. Rest fingertips lightly on keycaps. Do not lock your knuckles.

Instant Home Return

When a finger reaches up or down, return it immediately to home row. Never leave your hands floating in unfamiliar zones.

Opposite-Hand Shift Rule

To type a capital letter, hold `Shift` with the opposite hand. For capital `H` (right hand), hold left `Shift`.

Next Steps in Your Learning Path

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