on the 'F' button on your keyboard?

Question

what is the dash thingy imprinted on the key??, is it for blind users???, i dunno , just curious, i got it on all my pc's??

well that sorts that question out guys and gals , thanks for all you're time , but i am going to give the points to the guy that answered first , cos' he didn't know aswell ,and he has just learned something that you all knew the answer too. so the reward go's to him,.be happy people, as your answer has just gave someone that didn't know some points, you already have you're reward. the right answer!!!

Answer 1

There is one on the J key, and are for touch typing.
When the hands are at rest, ready to type, the two index fingers rest on these.
You can re centre your fingers, without looking.
Same as a five on number pad, so you can use it touch typing, without looking, by working away from the centre.

Answer 2

You will also find something similar with Numeric Key pad 5 on Phones, some TV Remotes, Security locks, ATM's etc. Its mainly to help visually impaired persons. Where keyboards have it on the F, J and 5 Key, to aid Touch typists too.

Answer 3

The bumps on the f and j keys (I think macs have them on the d and k keys) are there for touch-typists. It helps us to ensure that our fingers are on the proper keys when we are not looking at the keyboard and not looking at the monitor (or, in the case of typewriters, the paper). The reason for this is that typists used to (and many still do) type from written copy--that way they could keep their eyes on the copy and still know that they were typing the right thing and not jibberish.

Answer 4

it is used for people that can actually type. they know that when their index finger on the left hand is on the "F" then their hand is in the correct spot. The one on the "J": is for the same thing. The second row of keys on the keyboard is called the home row and that is where you are supposed to put your hands when you are typing. All other keys are available from there.

Answer 5

If you notice, it is also in the "J" key. These are markers for finger position for typing. Calling attention to the home row. Index fingers go on the "F" for the left hand and the "J" on the right hand.

Answer 6

It serves 2 purposes:
the first one is to help locate the "home rows" for experienced type rs, so they can keep on typing and relocating their fingers on the "f & J" buttons feeling the little bump with the tip of their index fingers instead of looking for it w/ their eyes.
the second purpose is for visually impared people (blind, low sight, etc..) to help them as well to type using the "home rows".
Also, look on your keyboard if you have a ten-key on it, you'll see a little bump on the 5. it serves the same purpose.

and look at your cell phone, its on the #5 button. I hope this anwers your question :)

-liz

Answer 7

These two markers mark what is called home row. It's usefull for the blind so they know where to put their index fingers. I used to teach the blind (they had all sorts of nifty programs for them to hear what they typed), and they would always search for the home row first. Once they found home row they were fine!

Answer 8

i don't think it's for the blind, but a marker for people who know how to type so they can locate the "home" keys without looking. Your pointer fingers rest on the F and J keys when you type.

Answer 9

I think this is so that you can learn to type faster. You put your index fingers on the f and the j and if you feel the dashed it means that your finger are in the correct place.

Answer 10

It's so you can find the "home row" for the keys. Your fingers start out with the forefingers over the F and the J. It's not for blind people, it's for those of us who touch type rather than hunt and peck!