Correct finger position is the foundation of fast, accurate 10-key typing. Without it, your speed has a hard ceiling no matter how much you practice. Here is exactly where every finger belongs.
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Place your fingers here before every session:
Your wrist should stay flat or slightly downward — never raised or bent upward. Only your fingers move, not your wrist or hand.
Top row (7, 8, 9): Index stretches up to 7, middle up to 8, ring up to 9. Wrist stays anchored.
Bottom row (1, 2, 3): Index stretches down to 1, middle down to 2, ring down to 3.
Zero: Thumb already rests here — no movement needed.
Decimal point: Pinky or ring finger reaches right of zero.
Enter: Pinky reaches right from its resting position.
Anchoring your index finger on the 5 key instead of the 4 key. This shifts every reach off by one position and creates constant errors. Always confirm: index on 4, feel the bump under your middle finger on 5.
The tactile bump on the 5 key is your navigation anchor — the same as the F and J keys on a standard keyboard. It lets you find home row position without looking down. If you cannot feel it, you are on the wrong key.
Spend the first 3 days of practice only on the home row (4, 5, 6 combinations) before adding other rows. This builds an unshakeable anchor that makes every other reach automatic. See our full touch typing guide for the step-by-step training plan.