Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
home-row
noun
/ˈhoʊm roʊ/
Definition
The row of keys on a keyboard where the fingers rest when not typing, typically including the letters A, S, D, F, J, K, L, and the semicolon.
Examples
- Practice moving your fingers to the home-row keys before attempting to type words.
- When learning to type, it’s important to keep your fingers on the home-row to improve speed and accuracy.
Meaning
The home row is crucial for touch typing as it is the starting position for fingers when typing without looking at the keyboard.
Synonyms
- Base row
- Starting row
