qR⇧wR⇧eR⇧rR⇧tR⇧yL⇧uL⇧iL⇧oL⇧pL⇧[]\aR⇧sR⇧dR⇧fR⇧gR⇧hL⇧jL⇧kL⇧lL⇧;'zR⇧xR⇧cR⇧vR⇧bR⇧nL⇧mL⇧,./R⇧ = hold the right Shift. L⇧ = hold the left Shift.
The rule has no exceptions: a left-hand letter takes the right Shift, a right-hand letter takes the left Shift. Capital F is left index plus right pinky; capital J is right index plus left pinky. One hand never has to hold Shift and reach for the letter at the same time.
Touch Typing shift & capital letters
0 wpm 100% acc target 24/93%
1 single capitals 2 cap then lower 3 proper nouns 4 passage
single capitals shift, then a letter
  • capital of a LEFT-hand letter → hold the RIGHT shift with your right pinky
  • capital of a RIGHT-hand letter → hold the LEFT shift with your left pinky
  • press shift, tap the letter, release — keep your other fingers on home
home position
TYPE ~/learn/touch-typing-home-row · single capitals · rung 1/4 type to advance the ladder finger map · on miss esc exit

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