Keys Term
Shift Key
The modifier key used to create CAPITAL letters and top symbol characters (!, @, #, ?).
Detailed Explanation
There are two Shift keys (left and right). You should hold the opposite-hand Shift key while tapping a letter to capitalize it smoothly without twisting your wrists. Practice in our Capital Letters Practice Drill.
💡 Simple Kid-Friendly Example
"To type a capital "A", hold the RIGHT Shift with your right pinky and tap "A" with your left pinky!"
Why It Matters for Kids
Using opposite-hand Shift is 2x faster than turning Caps Lock on and off.
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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.