Typing ToolkitNumber typing test
Practise typing numbers the way they appear in real work: order numbers, dates, times, phone numbers and prices, mixed with short words.
Numbers, dates and codes.
Number row or numpad?
You can use either. The number row keeps your hands near the letters, which is faster for text with a few numbers in it. The numeric keypad is faster for long runs of figures, such as data entry and spreadsheets, because one hand can stay in place. Laptops without a keypad need the number row, so it is worth practising both.
Number row fingers
| Finger | Number keys |
|---|---|
| Left little finger | 1 |
| Left ring finger | 2 |
| Left middle finger | 3 |
| Left index finger | 4 and 5 |
| Right index finger | 6 and 7 |
| Right middle finger | 8 |
| Right ring finger | 9 |
| Right little finger | 0, minus and equals |
Some typists press 6 with the left index finger. Pick one and stay consistent.
Tips for accurate number entry
- Read numbers in small groups, such as 4827 as "48 27", rather than one digit at a time.
- Watch the separators: commas, decimal points, colons in times and dashes in phone numbers are common error points.
- Slow down slightly. A wrong digit in an invoice or account number matters more than a typo in a sentence.
Frequently asked questions
How is speed measured for numbers?
The same way as text: five characters count as one word, so results are comparable with the WPM test. Dedicated numpad tests often report keystrokes per hour instead.
Where can I practise more?
The numbers drill gives fresh number sets with an optional timer, and lesson 10 covers the number row step by step.
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