Right-hand finger placement
Index finger on J, middle finger on K, ring finger on L, and pinky on the semicolon key.
Typing Lessons
Home Row Typing Lesson: J K L ; and Space
This lesson teaches the right side of the home row. You will practice J, K, L, and ; plus the space bar.
Your index finger goes on J, middle finger on K, ring finger on L, and pinky on the semicolon. Keep both hands on the keyboard with your thumbs resting on the space bar.
What You Learn In This Lesson
After learning the left-hand home row, this lesson mirrors the same technique for your right hand.
Symmetric posture
Keep both hands on the keyboard even when practicing one side. This builds the habit of correct resting position.
The J bump
Most keyboards have a small raised bump on J (and F). Use it to find your position without looking down.
Practice The Lesson
Type the prompt exactly. Focus on keeping your right hand stable and returning each finger to its home key.
WPM
0
Accuracy
100%
Correct
0
Mistakes
0
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Finger Guide
These are the exact finger assignments for this lesson. Keep the rest of your fingers relaxed and avoid lifting the whole hand.
J Right index finger
K Right middle finger
L Right ring finger
; Right pinky
Space Thumb
How To Practice
Place your right hand so each finger rests lightly on J K L ;.
Feel for the raised bump on J to confirm position without looking.
Type each character and return to the home row immediately.
Use your thumb for the space bar and keep the rest of your right hand still.
Common Beginner Mistakes
Drifting the right hand
Without a visual anchor, the right hand tends to slide toward the center. The J bump is your tactile reference.
Reaching for semicolon with the wrong finger
The semicolon belongs to the pinky. Using the ring finger shifts your whole hand out of alignment.
Neglecting the left hand
Even though this lesson focuses on the right hand, keep your left hand in the correct resting position to build muscle memory.
Rushing through the drill
Speed is not the goal yet. Aim for zero mistakes per line before increasing pace.
What Comes Next
The next lesson combines both hands on the full home row, typing with all eight fingers plus the space bar.