hunt N peck, or home keys

[MsDrmr]

how many people on here can use the keyboard without the hunt n peck method.
I learned the home keys many years ago, so I use the home keys and type pretty good, (providing I am not talking on the phone and typing, then I misspell a lot of words)
Mr is pretty fast, but he hunt n pecks the keys

[upsman105]

how many people on here can use the keyboard without the hunt n peck method.
I learned the home keys many years ago, so I use the home keys and type pretty good, (providing I am not talking on the phone and typing, then I misspell a lot of words)
Mr is pretty fast, but he hunt n pecks the keys
asdfjkl; just like my high school typing teacher taught me.

[switchin'addiction]

asdfjkl; just like my high school typing teacher taught me.
ditto...

[upsman105]

ditto...
i don't remember you for class

[switchin'addiction]

i don't remember you for class
I was the guy that always showed up after the bell rang, but you didn't want to look up because you knew you would screw up your typing drill. :D

[MsDrmr]

I was the guy that always showed up after the bell rang, but you didn't want to look up because you knew you would screw up your typing drill. :D
it was people like you that kept me from being the top of the class, thanx :D

[switchin'addiction]

it was people like you that kept me from being the top of the class, thanx :D
Just had to look didn't ya. :wink: :D

[upsman105]

To tell you the truth, I use what I learned it that class, probably more than any other.

[Mrs.Racer277]

55 words a minute with nails. :wink:

[switchin'addiction]

To tell you the truth, I use what I learned it that class, probably more than any other.
Same here.

[MsDrmr]

55 words a minute with nails. :wink:
well ya got me beat thats for sure :supp:

[upsman105]

55 words a minute with nails. :wink:
teacher's pet.

[Mrs.Racer277]

But I really sucks when it comes to working the computer. :frown:
That's when the hubby has to help out. I am luck to cut and paste. :D :rolleyes:

[Mrs.Racer277]

teacher's pet.
:yuk: :yuk:
Tooo many Secretarial jobs. :D

[voodoomedman]

home keys and type fast. I have an unfair advantage though. I fix these stupid things for a living.

[upsman105]

home keys and type fast. I have an unfair advantage though. I fix these stupid things for a living.
my DIAD keeps crashing can you fix that??

[JetBoatRich]

QWERTY
isn't that how you do it

[MsDrmr]

QWERTY
isn't that how you do it
ummmmm okay :)
kind of, actually your home keys are asdf jkl; then you just place your typing fingers on those and then move your fingers around without looking at the board,,,and if you already knew that, I am gonna feel like a jackass

[voodoomedman]

my DIAD keeps crashing can you fix that??
Funny guy. But seriously. If it crashes once I'll fix it. If it keeps doing it then "make it do it for good" and then vanweb that bad boy. Of course upload your info before "giving it your good service" :D

[upsman105]

ummmmm okay :)
kind of, actually your home keys are asdf jkl; then you just place your typing fingers on those and then move your fingers around without looking at the board,,,and if you already knew that, I am gonna feel like a jackass
im sure he was being sarcastic

[Mrs.Racer277]

ummmmm okay :)
kind of, actually your home keys are asdf jkl; then you just place your typing fingers on those and then move your fingers around without looking at the board,,,and if you already knew that, I am gonna feel like a jackass
You never know with Rich. But with his post count he has to know how to type. :D :D ;)

[BarryMac]

I'm a hunt an pecker... :hammerhea

[voodoomedman]

I'm a pecker... :hammerhea
Don't say such things about yourself!!!!!

[JetBoatRich]

im sure he was being sarcastic
I am sure you know what QWERTY is :confused:

[jbtrailerjim]

I'm a hunt and peckin mofo. :hammer2:

[upsman105]

I am sure you know what QWERTY is :confused:
i guess not??????????????? :squiggle:

[Midwest_Miss69]

70 words a minute but of course that's what I do for a living so I have to know how. I think my best was 75 with 3 errors once in a typing class.

[upsman105]

left hand above home row?

[Mrs.Racer277]

70 words a minute but of course that's what I do for a living so I have to know how. I think my best was 75 with 3 errors once in a typing class.
Wow you win! Way to go. :D
I might hit 60 if I took off my nails.

[JetBoatRich]

i guess not??????????????? :squiggle:
QWERTY keyboard
Pronounced kwer-tee, refers to the arrangement of keys on a standard English computer keyboard or typewriter. The name derives from the first six characters on the top alphabetic line of the keyboard.
The arrangement of characters on a QWERTY keyboard was designed in 1868 by Christopher Sholes, the inventor of the typewriter. According to popular myth, Sholes arranged the keys in their odd fashion to prevent jamming on mechanical typewriters by separating commonly used letter combinations. However, there is no evidence to support this assertion, except that the arrangement does, in fact, inhibit fast typing.
With the emergence of ball-head electric typewriters and computer keyboards, on which jamming is not an issue, new keyboards designed for speed typing have been invented. The best-known is called a Dvorak keyboard. Despite their more rational designs, these new keyboards have not received wide acceptance.
:wink: :wink:

[Mrs.Racer277]

Thank you Rich!! :rolleyes: :D :D

[voodoomedman]

left hand above home row?
ding ding ding. we have a winner.
Your keyboard is called a qwerty keyboard.
right under the number row the first keys are q w e r t and then y
there used to be a dvorac keyboard. This was setup more logical but qwerty had already taken over. much like minidisc and cd's.
Nice useless info huh.

[upsman105]

I thought A.G. Bell invented the typewriter?

[JetBoatRich]

Thank you Rich!! :rolleyes: :D :D
No problem :D :D

[Mrs.Racer277]

No problem :D :D
Of couse Sean knew what you were talking about!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Those computer nerds. :D :D

[hoolign]

81 WPM..but it's in code..I am bound by a secret law to not reveal the actual meaning of the words I type..they are not really words..more like acronyms for icons that could be translated into words if i knew WTF I was babbling about...I'm a pecker..errr... a hunt and pecker..no that sounds like a gay power tool manufacturer...i'm a two fingered typer..that's it!! :D :D

[shueman]

When my kid was very young, and learning the computer, he "popped" all the key caps off and put them in alphabetical order.....so it'd be easier for him to type in stuff.....:)

[JetBoatRich]

When my kid was very young, and learning the computer, he "popped" all the key caps off and put them in alphabetical order.....so it'd be easier for him to type in stuff.....:)
LOL, what was their reaction when it did not work out for them :eek:

[ratso]

Two fingers...I took typing in high school but that was a long time ago, and I forgot most of what I learnt. :D

[dbddbd]

Of course, and I don't really need it for work, probably 50 wpm, benefits of a Classical Education.... LOL :devil:

[welk2party]

anywhere from 40 to 50 wpm

[EliminatorJet]

average ~75wpm in high school, have only gotten better since.. too bad i'm not getting paid for that skill :idea:

[Krazy K]

Using the hunt and peck method, I can type about 35 words a minute. Lots of practice filling out online forms!!

[My Man's Sportin' Wood]

I can do only about 45 wpm on good day. Home row for me. Jeff is a pecker, also.

[redneckgirl]

I can do only about 45 wpm on good day. Home row for me. Jeff is a pecker, also.
I am about the same...not fast, but home row without looking. :smile: Doug is a pecker also!!!! :D :D
RNG

[My Man's Sportin' Wood]

That's cause men never take typing in high school! Do they still even offer it? :idea:

[redneckgirl]

That's cause men never take typing in high school! Do they still even offer it? :idea:
Not sure been 20 years since HS!!!! :idea: :jawdrop: :D
RNG

[Boozer]

I learned the homerow bs in junior high but never actually used it. I typically type with 2-4 fingers and still managed to push 60 wpm with 88% accuracy the last time I did a typing test. Now I am probably a little more accurate because I no longer have to look at the keyboard.

[mike37]

hunt & peck 1 word per min 25% accuracy if im lucky I started typing this after the first post

[redneckgirl]

hunt & peck 1 word per min 25% accuracy if im lucky I started typing this after the first post
You go Mike... keep practicing. :220v: :D :D
RNG

[Scream]

50 wpm or so, learned from HS and found this great way to use that skill (post hoin n all)
Scream

[Restless22]

55 words a min. but 35 of that is backspace :hammer2:

[Debbolas]

I can do only about 45 wpm on good day. Home row for me. Jeff is a pecker, also.
I didn't read through all the posts to see if Ahhell admitted to it or NOT..........but he IS a hunt and pecker............lol :D
Got to hand it to him, typing all those posts, with one finger :D
As for me.............The lazy brown dog jumped over the grey fox............ :D I use to type 75wpm, when I was in the bizz
Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country :D