Touch Typing Basics
The fundamentals of typing without looking.
Start at the home row
Touch typing is built on the home row. Rest your left fingers on a, s, d, f and your right fingers on j, k, l, and semicolon. The small bumps on the f and j keys let you find this position by feel, without looking.
One finger, one region
Each finger is responsible for a small group of keys. Reaches are made from the home row and the finger returns immediately. This division of labor is what lets experienced typists hit keys without hunting for them.
Resist looking down
The hardest and most important habit is keeping your eyes on the screen. It feels slower at first and you'll make mistakes, but looking down prevents your fingers from learning the layout. Push through the early awkward phase and speed follows.