Yes, we have the 7th day of our 30-day typing lessons. After learning the home, bottom, and top rows separately, today we bring it all together for a full alphabet typing. Our goal is to move our fingers effectively across all three rows and type real words, phrases, and sentences that use all letters.
To master typing skills, it is important to practice touch typing methods. It moves us to the key locations to type confidently. This is an important online typing practice that will dramatically boost confidence and speed, as it utilizes all rows of keys in the typing game.
The Goal: Total Keyboard Command
We have focused on specific rows or combinations of letters on the keyboard. The objective is to break down those mental barriers and think and type all letters as a whole. The real skill of a proficient typist is not just knowing where the ‘E’ key or the ‘N’ key is, but being able to type a word like “engine” or “quality” without any hesitation. This lesson is specifically designed to train seamless transitions between all three rows, ensuring your finger movements are made in the proper way with high accuracy.
Also, play the following game. I hope you will enjoy.
Falling Keys
Type the falling letters before they hit the ground!
| Day-wise Lesson | Lesson Link |
|---|---|
| Day 1 Lesson | Proper 10-finger placement. |
| Day 2 Lesson | Home Row Typing |
| Day 3 Lesson | Bottom row key exercise. |
| Day 4 Lesson | Revision of the last Three Lessons |
| Day 5 Lesson | Top Row Lesson |
| Day 6 Lesson | Advanced Top Row Typing Practice & Drills |
| Day 7 Lesson | You are here |
| Day 8 Lesson | Typing Revision for Top Row & Full Alphabet |
| Day 9 Lesson | How to Use the Shift Key for Capital Letters |
| Day 10 Lesson | Typing Punctuation Practice (. , ?) |
| Day 11 Lesson | Practice Typing Simple Sentences Online |
| Day 12 Lesson | Revision of Capital Letters and Punctuation |
| Day 13 Lesson | Learn to Type Numbers on the Keyboard (1-5) |
| Day 14 Lesson | Learn to Type Numbers 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 |
| Day 15 Lesson | Practice Typing Words with Numbers (Alphanumeric) |
Key Drills for Full Alphabet Fluency
To achieve total command, our practice will include specific types of drills:
- Vertical Finger Drills: We shall practice to get all fingers to control their keys on every row, such as
qazfor the left pinky andujmthe right index finger. This way will make the most effective muscle memory for the crossed rows. - Pangram-style Sentence: “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” In the pangram, you will get all the letters of the English alphabet. Our typing game has used a slightly modified version to match the pangram and extend it.
Practice all letter workouts.
Today’s task is to use 10 fingers on the three rows, like the top, bottom, and home rows. And it has prepared for warm-up drills that focus on vertical, cross-row movements on the three rows. Then, we will move on to a diverse list of words made by taking letters from all rows, where full sentences can also be seen.
Tips for Full Letters Practice
- Trust Your Anchor Keys: Always keep the index fingers of both hands lightly on the ‘F’ and ‘J’ keys. They are your guide and will help you stay oriented without looking down.
- Maintain a Smooth Rhythm: Focus on a steady, even tapping pace. Always avoid fast and jerky movements. Mind that you are in the learning phase; accuracy matters more than speed. A smooth rhythm reduces errors and increases our overall speed.