Quick answer
Type Z with your left pinky finger. Z is on the bottom row of a QWERTY keyboard. Reach from A on the home row, then return. Z is the 26th most common letter in English, at 0.09% of all letters.
| Fact | Z |
|---|---|
| Finger | Left pinky |
| Hand | Left |
| Keyboard row | Bottom row |
| Home key for this finger | A |
| Share of English letters | 0.09% |
| Frequency rank | 26th of 26 |
How to type Z 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 A on the home row, then return.
- Keep your eyes on the screen. Your finger should find Z by feel, not by sight.
- Type the drill above until your accuracy stays above 95%, then try a full typing test.
Tips for the pinky finger
The pinky is the weakest finger. Keep the reach short and let the wrist stay still; lift the finger rather than twisting the hand.
Common words with Z
zero, zone, zoo, zip, zigzag, zeal, zebra, zest, zinc, amaze, amazing, blaze, breeze, buzz, citizen, crazy, dozen, fizz.
Other keys
Frequently asked questions
Which finger types the letter Z?
On a QWERTY keyboard, Z is typed with the left pinky finger.
How common is the letter Z in English?
Z makes up 0.09% of letters in English text, making it the 26th most common letter (Norvig, Google Books data).