Typing ToolkitHome row foundations
A S D F and J K L ;
Start lesson →TOUCH TYPING COURSE
Build speed one key at a time.
Short lessons designed to build accurate finger movement before chasing speed.
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Complete lessons at 90% accuracy or better. Progress stays in this browser.
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Start Lesson 1 →Home row words
Build short words without looking down.
Start lesson →E & I reaches
Add two high-frequency upper-row keys.
Start lesson →R U T O
Expand your upper-row reach.
Start lesson →Full upper row
Use Q W E R T Y U I O P.
Start lesson →C V N M
Introduce controlled lower-row reaches.
Start lesson →Full lower row
Combine all three letter rows.
Start lesson →Capital letters
Use both Shift keys efficiently.
Start lesson →Punctuation
Commas, periods, apostrophes and questions.
Start lesson →Numbers
Build confidence across the number row.
Start lesson →Mixed text
Combine letters, capitals, numbers and punctuation.
Start lesson →Fluency challenge
Finish with natural sentence typing.
Start lesson →Accuracy before speed.
A fast mistake is still a mistake. Aim for controlled keystrokes and high accuracy. As the correct movements become automatic, speed tends to follow without forcing it.
How the lessons work
- Choose a lesson. Each one opens in the practice area with its own text.
- Type the passage without looking at the keyboard. Accuracy is what counts.
- Reach 90% accuracy to complete the lesson. Your best speed and accuracy are saved in your browser.
- Move on in order: each lesson adds keys to the ones before.
What each stage teaches
| Lessons | Stage | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Home row | A S D F J K L ; |
| 3–5 | Top row | E I, then R U T O, then the full row |
| 6–7 | Bottom row | C V N M, then the full row |
| 8–9 | Capitals and punctuation | Shift keys, comma, full stop, apostrophe, question mark |
| 10–12 | Numbers and fluency | Number row, mixed text, full sentences |
Tips
- Keep sessions short: two or three lessons, then a break.
- If you cannot reach 90%, repeat the lesson more slowly rather than moving on.
- New to touch typing? Read touch typing for beginners for the finger chart.
Reviewed October 2026 · How we write our guides · Suggest a correction