Technique Term
Finger Placement
The precise rule assigning each of your 10 fingers to its own specific keys.
Detailed Explanation
Standard touch typing assigns each finger to vertical columns on the keyboard. Pinkies handle outer columns, ring and middle handle inner columns, and index fingers cover two central columns. Master your layout with our Interactive Finger Guide.
💡 Simple Kid-Friendly Example
"Your left index finger is the captain of F, G, R, T, V, and B!"
Why It Matters for Kids
Prevents finger collisions and allows effortless 50+ WPM typing.
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Metrics
WPM (Words Per Minute)
The standard measurement of how many words a person can type in sixty seconds.
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CPM (Characters Per Minute)
The total number of individual letters, symbols, and spaces typed in one minute.
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Typing Accuracy
The percentage of correctly typed keystrokes compared to the total number of keystrokes pressed.