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Beginner course · Lesson 8

Capitals and Shift

Use the opposite hand for Shift while the typing hand reaches the letter.

This lesson teaches the standard US QWERTY keyboard layout.

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Lesson 8 · US QWERTY

Capitals and Shift

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Lesson stagesStage 1 of 3
Learn — Round 1 of 8Left-hand capitals with Right Shift
Training hints
Teaching visuals

Finger colors show key assignments. The orange outline identifies the next target. Teaching visuals are independent of guidance intensity.

Finger guidance

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For each left-hand capital, the recommended modifier is Right Shift. Press the lowercase letter, its capital, then lowercase again. Correct text counts with either Shift.

Left pinky finger

Expected character Q. Left pinky finger. Type in the field below. Paste is unavailable. Press Escape to restart.

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Click or tap the text to focus the typing input.Current text segment: qQq qQq wWw wWw eEe eEe rRr rRr tTt tTt aAa aAa sSs sSs dDd dDd fFf fFf gGg gGg zZz zZz xXx xXx cCc cCc vVv vVv bBb bBb
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Left handRight hand

Left pinky finger

PinkyRingMiddleIndexThumbOrange outline: next key · Hold: Shift
Key and finger guide

US QWERTY · Paired swatches show left, then right. Each key’s two symbols use the same finger. Space accepts either thumb; there is no need to alternate.

Left hand

Left pinky finger
` / ~ · 1 / ! · Q · Caps · A · Left Shift · Z
Left ring finger
2 / @ · W · S · X
Left middle finger
3 / # · E · D · C
Left index finger
4 / $ · 5 / % · R · T · F · G · V · B
Left thumb
Space

Right hand

Right pinky finger
0 / ) · - / _ · = / + · P · [ / { · ] / } · \ / | · ; / : · ' / " · / / ? · Right Shift
Right ring finger
9 / ( · O · L · . / >
Right middle finger
8 / * · I · K · , / <
Right index finger
6 / ^ · 7 / & · Y · U · H · J · N · M
Right thumb
Space

Unassigned utility keys stay neutral. The diagram shows the layout; each round introduces only its own allowed keys.

Lesson ready. Select the typing input to begin.

Technique for this lesson

Keep your shoulders relaxed, use the highlighted finger, and return your hands toward the home position. Correct an error calmly with Backspace; accuracy matters more than rushing.