w and o — ring fingers up
You learn the w and the o: your ring fingers reach one row up and come back.
How to find the key
- Stretch your left ring finger from the s up to the w.
- Stretch your right ring finger from the l up to the o.
- Then come back to the home row.
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A worked example
www ooo
- Rest your fingers on the home row.
- Reach up with your left ring finger from the s to the w.
- Tap it three times and go back to the s.
- Press the space bar.
- Reach up with your right ring finger from the l to the o.
More examples
wo ow wo
- Tap the w with your left ring finger.
- Tap the o with your right ring finger.
- Return to the s and the l each time.
wow low
- Type wow: the w, the o, the w.
- Press the space bar.
- Type low: the l, the o and the w.
Watch out
You tap the o with your middle finger.
The o belongs to your ring finger. Keep your middle finger on the k.
Tips
- Take it slowly: ring fingers need more practice than index fingers.
- Keep your other fingers on the home row.
Why it works
The w is above the s and the o is above the l. The ring fingers are weaker, so the reach feels harder. It is the same step as the e and the i, just one finger further out.