Keys Term
Spacebar
The wide, horizontal bar at the very bottom of the keyboard used to add blank spaces between words.
Detailed Explanation
The Spacebar is the largest key on the keyboard and is exclusively tapped with either the left or right thumb. Practice word spacing in our Word Typing Practice.
💡 Simple Kid-Friendly Example
"Type "I", tap the Spacebar with your thumb, then type "love", tap Spacebar, then type "typing!""
Why It Matters for Kids
Using your thumb for the Spacebar keeps your 8 other fingers in place on the home row.
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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.