Keys Term
Enter Key (Return)
The key that moves the cursor to a new line or submits an answer.
Detailed Explanation
The Enter key (sometimes called Return) is located on the right side of the home/top row and is pressed with the right pinky finger.
💡 Simple Kid-Friendly Example
"When you finish writing a paragraph, tap Enter with your right pinky to start a new paragraph below!"
Why It Matters for Kids
Enter is used thousands of times a day in coding, messaging, and search bars.
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Metrics
WPM (Words Per Minute)
The standard measurement of how many words a person can type in sixty seconds.
Metrics
CPM (Characters Per Minute)
The total number of individual letters, symbols, and spaces typed in one minute.
Metrics
Typing Accuracy
The percentage of correctly typed keystrokes compared to the total number of keystrokes pressed.