Which Finger Presses the Shift Key on the Keyboard?

James H. Sterling
James H. Sterling
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The Shift Key Is Pressed by the Pinky Finger Pinky Finger Digitus Minimus Literally Means Smallest Digit and Can Refer to: Little Finger (Fifth Finger) › Wiki...

Which Finger Presses the Shift Key on the Keyboard?

The shift key is pressed by the pinky finger

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Digitus minimus literally means smallest digit and can refer to: Little finger (fifth finger)
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on the hand opposite to the one hitting the key. So, if you are typing a capital A, S, D, F or G use the shift key on the right side of the keyboard, with the right pinky finger.

What finger should press the shift key?

Your pinky fingers are responsible for pressing the SHIFT keys. You will press the SHIFT key with the pinky finger that is opposite to the one pressing the other key. For example, if your left index finger is going to press the F key for the uppercase version then your right pinky will press the SHIFT key.

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