Learning to touch-type

In short: With touch typing you type without looking at the keyboard. With practice you easily reach 150–250 keystrokes per minute and work much more relaxed.

In more detail: The home position is ASDF for the left and JKLÖ for the right hand. The index fingers rest on the keys with the small bumps (F and J). Each finger has its keys.

In Depth

• Home position: Fingers on A S D F and J K L Ö, thumbs on the space bar.
• Do not look: Slow at first, but without looking at the keys.
• Practise: 10–15 minutes daily. Free typing trainers help.
• Mistakes: Better slow and error-free than fast with backspace.
• Posture: Relaxed wrists, straight back.
• Benefit: Faster at school, training and work.

See also: Using the keyboard: important keys, Ergonomics at the computer workplace