Phase 2: Accelerator (Lesson 16)
The Number Row
Conquer the top row: Blind typing for numbers 1 to 0.
Keys Allowed: Letters + Numbers
Keep your hands on ASDF JKL; and stretch upward for numbers. Do not look down!
Target Speed25 WPM
Target Acc.95%
01:30
Mastering the Number Row (1 to 0)
Many typists fall into the bad habit of looking at their hands whenever a number appears. In Lesson 16, we will train your fingers to reach all the way up to the number row without breaking eye contact with the screen.
[ 1 2 3 4 5 ] [ 6 7 8 9 0 ]
The Double Stretch: The number keys are located two rows above the home row. To hit them, you must stretch your fingers significantly further. Keep the base of your palms steady, and trust your muscle memory!
🖐️ Finger Assignments for Numbers
- Left Hand: Pinky reaches 1. Ring finger reaches 2. Middle finger reaches 3. Index finger reaches 4 and 5.
- Right Hand: Index finger reaches 6 and 7. Middle finger reaches 8. Ring finger reaches 9. Pinky reaches 0.
📝 How to Pass This Lesson
Because the number row requires a long stretch, accuracy is more important than raw speed here. To unlock Lesson 17 (Alpha-Numeric), achieve 25 WPM with 95% Accuracy. Do not look at the keyboard!