Lesson 4 of 10
Ring fingers
The ring fingers are the least independent fingers, which makes s w x, l o and the full stop worth practising on their own.
Practice drill
Type the passage below. The keyboard guide highlights the next key, the hand guide names the finger, and the panel on the right keeps the clock and the accuracy target in view. Progress is saved on this device.
Lesson 4 of 10Accuracy drill
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Practice drill
Type the line with the ring fingers. Slow down enough that the correct finger does the work.
Keyss w x · l o .
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slow solo loss low owl sow lows wool slows so ox slow solo loss owl low slow solo loss low owl sow
Click the text, then type.Esc pausesBackspace fixesShift for capitals
Left hand
The filled finger presses the next key.
Next key
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About this lesson
The ring fingers are the least independent fingers on the hand, which is why s, w, x, l, o and the full stop need deliberate practice. They also share their column with the little fingers, so the reach is easy to shortcut.
Keep the little finger relaxed and let the ring finger do its own work.
The lesson passes at 94% accuracy. Type the whole passage; the next lesson unlocks when the accuracy target is met or when you choose to skip.
This is a sequence drill, not a speed measurement, so no live WPM is shown while you type. Elapsed time and character accuracy update as you go, and net WPM is reported once the whole passage is finished.The formulas are documented on thetyping lessons page.
Practice tips
- Type slowly enough that the ring finger moves alone.
- Keep the palm still.
- Repeat the drill until the reaches feel boring.
Keep going
Every lesson follows the same routine: one clean run, then move on. The full order, the keys each lesson covers and the pass targets are on thetyping lessons page. When you want a plain speed measurement instead of a drill, take thetyping test.