Index finger reaches up
R is reached by the left index finger (from F). U is reached by the right index finger (from J).
Typing Lessons
Top Row Typing Lesson: R and U Keys
Your index fingers do the most work in touch typing. R and U are typed by reaching the index finger of each hand up to the top row.
Always return your fingers to F and J after each reach. With R and U you can type words like free, rule, read, and fudge.
What You Learn In This Lesson
R and U are two more top-row reaches for your index fingers, adding to the G and H lateral reaches you learned earlier.
Multiple reach directions
Your index fingers now reach sideways (G, H) and up (R, U). Keeping these moves distinct avoids confusion.
Word variety expands
With R and U you can spell words like sure, fire, rude, fear, and hush.
Practice The Lesson
Reach your index fingers up for R and U. Return to F and J between every key press.
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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.
R Left index finger (reach up from F)
U Right index finger (reach up from J)
How To Practice
Start on the home row with index fingers on F and J.
Reach the left index finger up to R and back to F.
Reach the right index finger up to U and back to J.
Focus on isolated reaches first, then mix R and U with home row keys.
Common Beginner Mistakes
Confusing R with E
R is the index finger, E is the middle finger. If you hit the wrong key, check which finger you are using.
Forgetting to return to F and J
After pressing R or U, your index finger must come back. Leaving it on the top row causes cascading errors.
Reaching with the wrong hand
R is always left hand, U is always right hand. Crossing hands is a common beginner error with these keys.
Tense shoulders
Top-row reaches can cause beginners to raise their shoulders. Keep them relaxed and level.
What Comes Next
The next lesson teaches T and Y, the remaining top-row index finger keys. After that you will know enough letters to type a wide variety of words.