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    Number Row Typing

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    Hello, everyone,

    I’m curious how others type the numbers on the number row. I have found my biggest slowdowns occur when I need to type a few numbers in a row, so I have tried to find the most efficient way for me to type the numbers. Here is what I have come up with:

    ~ 1 2 3 4 5 6   7 8  9 0 - = BS
    P P R M M I I    I M M R P P P

    [I hope that comes across okay; if not, just count across the rows to see which finger goes with which number/symbol]

    I have found this the most comfortable format for me when I just test the numbers individually, but I haven’t memorized it and tested it with any extended typing of numerals to really say. I’m most uncertain regarding 8, whether I should use the middle or index finger.

    Any feedback of information others have found would be appreciated! I didn’t see any other threads like this, and I think this is an issue worth examining.

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    I use Typing Tutor 7 to train
    http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/3348426/Typing_Tutor_7

    It trains you to type the number row like this.

    `1 left pinkie, 2 left ring, 3 left middle, 45 left index.
    67 right index, 8 right middle, 9 right ring, 0-= right pinkie.

    It also trains you to type number with the numpad too.

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    • From: Sofia, Bulgaria
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    If I type series of numbers, I use the technique that Tony described. If I need only a single or a couple of numbers, I use the ring fingers for the pinkie-keys. This way I don't need to move my whole palm up.

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    ~ 1 2 3 4 5       6 7 8  9   0 - = BS
    R R R M M M      I  M M M  R R R R

    sometime when I type 12 I use adaptive technique so when I hit one with my ring I hit 2 with my middle.  My way does not require much hand movement and If you get used to it, it is easy.

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    • From: Viken, Norway
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    I have a flexible approach like the one Nimbostratue mentions: The '3' and '9' keys, at least, may be fingered by either middle or ring fingers based on what I'm about to type.

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    • From: Aalborg, Denmark
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    I could not touch type the number row before I got my non-staggered Kinesis. The locations feel like they're shifted one to the right compared to normal keyboards and it's especially confusing to have 6 on the right hand when my NEK4000 had taught me to use the left hand for it. But enough complaining, because now I can actually touch type them!

    1 2 3 4 5    6 7 8 9 0
    p r m i  i    i  i m r p

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    Tony_VN said:

    I use Typing Tutor 7 to train
    http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/3348426/Typing_Tutor_7

    It trains you to type the number row like this.

    `1 left pinkie, 2 left ring, 3 left middle, 45 left index.
    67 right index, 8 right middle, 9 right ring, 0-= right pinkie.

    It also trains you to type number with the numpad too.

    It took me a while to download (only 1 seed) but this has actually been pretty helpful in trying to teach myself the new layout. I first learned about the new system from a person who is a iphone developer and they said it makes working on the computer so much more efficient. I cannot wait to master this thing. Thanks for the link.

    Last edited by typeloud (01-Oct-2011 20:07:36)
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    A major reason for not going with the classic setup (that Typing Tutor uses) is if you want to keep your wrists straight while typing like I do. Then the index finger stretches to the '6' key will be too long for the right index finger which would lead to muscle strain. Also, the middle fingers are strong and in need of gainful employment whereas the index fingers are in general almost overused - they have to handle a lot of keys each.

    Typing '6' with the right hand is a debated issue. Some split keyboards have that number on the left side anyway! Because that makes the most sense geometrically.

    So I'd recommend the `1|2|34|56||=7|89|0- approach (well, I've moved the '=' into the middle as part of the Wide Ergo mod but nevermind that) that Legolan advocates, with just a bit of flexibility thrown in for some number digraphs.

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