Learning keyboard shortcuts can help you navigate TODAY Type more efficiently and improve your overall typing workflow.
During Typing Tests
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Any Key | Start the test (first keystroke begins timer) |
| Backspace | Delete previous character to correct mistakes |
| Ctrl + Backspace | Delete previous word |
| Esc | Cancel current test (may prompt for confirmation) |
| Tab | Restart test (after completion) |
During Chat Simulations
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Enter | Send your message |
| Shift + Enter | New line without sending |
| Tab | Switch to next chat window (multi-chat mode) |
| Shift + Tab | Switch to previous chat window |
| Ctrl + 1-5 | Jump to specific chat window (1-5) |
Navigation Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| / | Focus search box (when available) |
| ? | Show keyboard shortcuts help |
| Esc | Close dialogs or cancel current action |
Home Row Position
The foundation of touch typing is proper finger placement on the home row:
Home Row Keys
Left Hand: A (pinky) S (ring) D (middle) F (index)
Right Hand: J (index) K (middle) L (ring) ; (pinky)
Thumbs: Rest on the Space bar
Finding Home Position
Look for the small raised bumps on the F and J keys. These help you find the home row without looking at the keyboard.
Finger Assignments
Each finger is responsible for specific keys:
Left Hand
- Pinky: Q, A, Z, 1, Tab, Caps Lock, Shift
- Ring: W, S, X, 2
- Middle: E, D, C, 3
- Index: R, T, F, G, V, B, 4, 5
Right Hand
- Index: Y, U, H, J, N, M, 6, 7
- Middle: I, K, comma, 8
- Ring: O, L, period, 9
- Pinky: P, semicolon, slash, 0, brackets, Enter, Shift, Backspace
Practice Makes Perfect
Consistent finger placement is more important than speed when learning. Focus on using the correct fingers, and speed will naturally follow.