TypeSprintNumber row fingers
- Left hand: little finger 1 · ring 2 · middle 3 · index 4 and 5
- Right hand: index 6 and 7 · middle 8 · ring 9 · little finger 0
Practice the reach
Numbers are two rows above home, so accuracy drops quickly if your hand drifts. Reach with one finger, keep the others close to the home row, and return after each digit. Many typists never learn the number row properly — learning it now pays off every time you type a date, price or address. For long columns of digits, try the number typing test.
How this lesson works
Type each line exactly as shown. The next key lights up on the keyboard and the line below the text tells you which finger to use. A wrong key is counted as a mistake and the letter turns red, but you stay on it until you press the right key, so you always finish with correct muscle memory. Finish with 97% accuracy or better for three stars. Your best result is saved in this browser.
Previous: Lesson 5: Capital Letters. See all typing lessons.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use the number pad instead?
For long lists of numbers, the number pad is faster. For numbers inside text, like dates and prices, the number row is quicker because your hands stay in place.
Which finger types 6?
Most guides assign 6 to the right index finger, though some assign it to the left. Pick one and stay consistent.
Why is the number row so hard?
It is the furthest reach from the home row. Slow, accurate practice builds the reach much faster than rushing.