Quick answer
Type I with your right middle finger. I is on the top row of a QWERTY keyboard. Reach from K on the home row, then return. I is the 5th most common letter in English, at 7.57% of all letters.
| Fact | I |
|---|---|
| Finger | Right middle |
| Hand | Right |
| Keyboard row | Top row |
| Home key for this finger | K |
| Share of English letters | 7.57% |
| Frequency rank | 5th of 26 |
How to type I correctly
- Rest your fingers on the home row: A S D F with the left hand and J K L ; with the right.
- Reach from K on the home row, then return.
- Keep your eyes on the screen. Your finger should find I by feel, not by sight.
- Type the drill above until your accuracy stays above 95%, then try a full typing test.
Tips for the middle finger
The middle finger is strong and long, so it handles top-row reaches well. Keep the motion small.
Common words with I
I, idea, if, image, imagine, important, in, include, increase, indeed, inside, instead, interest, into, is, issue, it, item.
Most common letter pairs with I
Other keys
Frequently asked questions
Which finger types the letter I?
On a QWERTY keyboard, I is typed with the right middle finger.
How common is the letter I in English?
I makes up 7.57% of letters in English text, making it the 5th most common letter (Norvig, Google Books data).