Ring finger reaches up
W is reached by the left ring finger (from S). O is reached by the right ring finger (from L).
Typing Lessons
Top Row Typing Lesson: W and O Keys
W and O are typed by reaching the ring finger of each hand up to the top row. W reaches from S; O reaches from L.
O is the last vowel you need to learn. After this lesson you will know A, E, I, O, and U, which means you can type almost any common English word.
What You Learn In This Lesson
W and O move the ring fingers to the top row for the first time. The ring finger is weaker than the index and middle fingers, so take extra care.
All five vowels
With O you now know A, E, I, O, and U. This unlocks most of the English vocabulary.
Ring finger independence
The ring finger tends to move together with the middle or pinky finger. Practice isolating it.
Practice The Lesson
Reach your ring fingers up for W and O. This lesson completes all five vowels.
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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.
W Left ring finger (reach up from S)
O Right ring finger (reach up from L)
How To Practice
Start on the home row with ring fingers on S and L.
Reach the left ring finger up to W and back to S.
Reach the right ring finger up to O and back to L.
Try typing simple words like work, low, and row to practice in context.
Common Beginner Mistakes
Moving the middle finger along with the ring finger
The ring and middle fingers are linked by tendons. Consciously hold the middle finger still when the ring finger moves.
Hitting E instead of W
E and W are adjacent. W is directly above S. If you keep missing, realign from the home row bumps.
Hitting I instead of O
I and O are adjacent. O is directly above L. Return to L between presses to maintain alignment.
Weak ring finger press
The ring finger is weaker. Make sure you press firmly enough to register each key.
What Comes Next
The next lesson finishes the top row with Q and P, typed by the pinky fingers.