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Random Typing Challenge
Mixed rounds of words, capitals, numbers, symbols and code fragments - the keys other tests skip.
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Number Row Typing Practice
The number row is the weakest area for most typists. Five rounds cover plain digits, dates, prices, ID-style numbers and the symbols above the digits.
- 5 number round types
- Dates, prices, IDs
- Round-based scoring
Item 1 of 8
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Correct
0
Missed
0
Accuracy
100%
Round time
--s
Why numbers are the hardest thing to type
Prose is predictable. Numbers are not. When your brain cannot guess the next character, your fingers do all the work, and the number row sits furthest from the home row.
Finger map for the digits
| Hand | Finger | Digits |
|---|---|---|
| Left | Little | 1 |
| Left | Ring | 2 |
| Left | Middle | 3 |
| Left | Index | 4 and 5 |
| Right | Index | 6 and 7 |
| Right | Middle | 8 |
| Right | Ring | 9 |
| Right | Little | 0 |
What each round trains
- Short numbers build the basic reach for each digit.
- Years and dates mix digits with slashes, dots and dashes.
- Prices and totals include currency symbols, commas and decimal points.
- Phone and ID style strings combine digits, letters and spacing.
- Shifted symbols train the Shift key with the characters above the digits.
Tips for faster, safer number typing
- 1Keep your hand on the home row and reach with a single finger.
- 2Read numbers in small groups, such as three digits at a time.
- 3Check the first and last digits before moving on.
- 4If you do heavy data entry, consider a keyboard with a numeric keypad.
Where to go next
The Random Typing Challenge mixes digits with words and symbols, and the Typing Accuracy Test focuses on clean typing. For the letter rows, see Top Row Typing Practice.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type numbers faster?
Keep your hand anchored on the home row, use one finger per digit and practise numbers in short groups. Speed follows accuracy.
Should I use the number row or the numeric keypad?
For heavy data entry the keypad is faster. For everyday typing, learning the number row means you can use any keyboard.
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