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It seems like my fingers are too short and too long! What is the easiest way to remember the keys?

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Just try to adjust your hand and fingers to make it easier, or try stretching exercises for it.

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When I have a space between numbers, which finger should be used for the space bar?

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The other hand, left middle finger or index finger. Right hand is resting above your numerical keypad.

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Why would anyone want to do this?

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It's useful for people in the business world because their fingers don't have to move as much to hit the decimal point key, the plus sign, and more.

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What does it mean to make the correct reach when going to top, bottom and side keys?

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Making the correct reach with good memorization of the easily grouped keys means maximized efficacy in the use of your PC.

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How do I use a 10 key on a laptop that doesn't have a NumLock?

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You can enable it using the On-screen keyboard in your Windows to enable NumLock. If you still have trouble, try getting a ten-key number pad that can be plugged into your laptop.

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How do I put the ~ symbol over an n?

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Press and hold alt and enter the code 164, then release it. This makes the ñ appear. As always, make sure number lock is on.

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Sometimes my enter key begins typing the letter M instead of moving to the next line. Why does it do this?

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Your keyboard may be malfunctioning. Try again with a different keyboard, or try plugging your keyboard to a friend's computer.

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What do the keys / and * represent?

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Just as '+' and '-' are for addition and subtraction respectively, these keys you refer to are for multiplication and division.

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What finger should I use to press the minus key?

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Take a look at step 5. It explains that you press the 9 key with your ring finger, and the same for the minus key.

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How do I backspace? Do I use my left hand or do I somehow use an arrow key and delete button?

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You use your left hand for the Space or Backspace/Delete keys. This way you can keep your right hand positioned above your Home keys.

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The above is extremely useful for a right handed person, but how about if you're left handed?

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You type your QWERTY keyboard with both your left and right hand, so try to feel and memorize the keys just like you would do with QWERTY. Typing with your non-dominant hand isn't as hard as writing, so with practice you should get it.

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How do you position your hand to "backspace" 10-key errors?

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You can use your left index finger to tap the backspace key, so your right hand is still positioned in the 10-key.

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