Finger Placement Guide
See exactly where your fingers should rest and which finger is responsible for each key on a standard QWERTY keyboard.
Which finger presses each key?
Set your hands before you start typing
- Place the left little, ring, middle, and index fingers on A, S, D, and F.
- Place the right index, middle, ring, and little fingers on J, K, L, and semicolon.
- Keep both thumbs relaxed near the space bar.
- Reach only the assigned finger toward upper or lower rows, then return it to home position.
- Use the raised F and J markers to reposition without looking at the keyboard.
Consistent finger responsibility is more important than forcing speed. When a key feels uncertain, slow down, use the correct finger, and repeat short patterns until the reach becomes automatic.
Frequently asked questions
Where should my fingers rest when touch typing?
On QWERTY, the left fingers rest on A S D F and the right fingers rest on J K L semicolon. The thumbs rest near the space bar.
Why are F and J important?
Most keyboards have small raised markers on F and J. They let the index fingers find the home row by touch without looking down.
Which finger presses B?
In many standard touch-typing systems, B is assigned to the left index finger, although some typists use the right index. TypingTutor.Online teaches a consistent map so practice stays predictable.