Roadmap to 60+ WPM Touch Typing
Reaching 60 words per minute (WPM) places a typist in the top 15th percentile of professional keyboard operators. The key to breaking past the 40 WPM plateau is eliminating keyboard glances and training muscle memory through home row discipline.
Home Row Finger Allocation Reference
| Hand | Finger | Home Key | Reaching Keys Allocated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Hand | Index (F Bump) | F Key | F, R, V, T, G, B, 4, 5 |
| Left Hand | Middle / Ring / Pinky | D, S, A | E/C, W/X, Q/Z, Shift, Tab, Caps |
| Right Hand | Index (J Bump) | J Key | J, U, M, Y, H, N, 6, 7 |
| Right Hand | Middle / Ring / Pinky | K, L, ; | I/,, O/., P//, Enter, Backspace |
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