Numbers
Use the number row deliberately and return each finger to its home position.
Type figures as exact visual groups
The number lesson introduces deliberate number-row movement plus decimals, percentages, currency, and time. Exact order is more important than speed.
Reach the number row consistently
Extend from the home row to the number above the assigned finger, then return. Index fingers share multiple positions near the centre, while the little fingers reach the outer keys.
Read a short number as a group before entering it. For longer values, use stable chunks of two to four characters so the order does not blur.
Preserve symbols and leading zeros
A decimal point, percent sign, currency symbol, colon, or leading zero belongs to the value. Treat it as part of the group instead of decoration to add later.
Transposed digits are a common numeric error. If 48 becomes 84, reduce the pace between those two movements and verify the group before continuing.
- Keep digit order exact.
- Copy decimals, signs, and separators.
- Use visual groups for longer values.
- Practise the keypad separately if your work uses one.
Move to specialised number practice
The full number typing test includes dates, decimals, percentages, and professional-style figures. Use it after the lesson to identify which category needs more work.
This is general practice, not record verification. Real financial, health, or operational data should follow the checking procedures required by the relevant organisation.
Frequently asked questions
Does this lesson teach the numeric keypad?
It introduces number entry; the dedicated number test guide also explains keypad positioning.
Why do I reverse digits?
Your eyes may be moving ahead of the finger sequence. Type in smaller visual groups.
Do leading zeros count?
Yes. The exercise compares exact text, and a leading zero may be part of an identifier.