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Old 05-24-2009, 12:36 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Didn't know where to put this so i hope it's the place for it.
I learn touch typing at the moment and I have this problem that I just could't find an answer to anywhere.
The problem is that I don't know when to type on the space bar button with my left thumb and when to do so with my right one.
if there is any system to it or an effective way to combine it in my touch typing please let me know cause no one I asked knew!!!
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Old 05-24-2009, 12:41 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Hmm, im not sure and i was forced to take a typing class last year in school even(and didnt even increase speed that much... went from 110 to 130wpm). I just use whatever thumb is more convenient for me, which is usually my right thumb.
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ok... more comments please..maybe someone knows for sure if theres an efficient way to do it!
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Old 05-24-2009, 12:58 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Ive always been told to use me left thumb in my typing classes, regardless. Something to do with, if you were to lose your right hand, the primary way to type with only one hand doesnt change as much. In all honesty, I dont think it matters.
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Your right.
Actually the keys are layed out the way they are because a hundred yrs ago with a mech keyboard the key came up and slapped the paper with a letter. its layed out that way because the a fast typer would jam two keys and get stuck. (the layout was to slow ya down).

On the otherhand they had another layout called i THINK! something like dvorak or dvork keypad for fast typist. thats close enough. don't waste your time. ive never ever seen it in a business. The standard works fine.
gets the job done. though the history is interesting. Im 62 now, the keyboard does exist but who uses it i don't know. Its Dvorak

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Your right.
Actually the keys are layed out the way they are because a hundred yrs ago with a mech keyboard the key came up and slapped the paper with a letter. its layed out that way because the a fast typer would jam two keys and get stuck. (the layout was to slow ya down).

On the otherhand they had another layout called i THINK! something like dvorak or dvork keypad for fast typist. thats close enough. don't waste your time. ive never ever seen it in a business. The standard works fine.
gets the job done. though the history is interesting. Im 62 now, the keyboard does exist but who uses it i don't know. Its Dvorak

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That's all a lie.
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Because you're right-handed, hitting the Space Bar with your right thumbs is just right for you.

It is likely that you were taught that in the typing class. You're not supposed to be using both thumbs for the Space Bar.

For a left-handed, using the thumb of the left hand is suggested by typing tutors, such as the Typing Master typing tutor, which is worth a buy, even if you're a good typist and have good typing skills.

I disagree with this I am right handed and I press the space bar every time with my the thumb of my left hand.
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If you really wanna learn to touch type,you should resist the urge to look down at your letters This keyboard is awesome(the ultimate one):
http://www.daskeyboard.com/

Or just get a can of black spray paint and an old keyboard...
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Old 05-24-2009, 04:13 PM   #9 (permalink)
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ok. so for sure it's not like when I type with my right hand I use my right thumb and when I use my left hand I use my left one. i.e when I finish a word with my right one, I use my right thumb so it's flowing, and when I use my left hand at the end of the word I use my left thumb.

can someone certify this theory??? pleassseeee!!!
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I think i always use my right thumb to hit the space bar (at least I did for this entire sentence). But does it really matter? I mean do what it feels right, I don't think it's going to increase or decrease your wpm.
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