answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

To be exact, you use eight fingers and a thumb for typing. The reason for using only one thumb is purely a matter of preference really. A thumb is just used for the spacebar, but as both thumbs cover the spacebar equally well, you could use one, both or alternate.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why do you use 9 fingers in typing instead of 10?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about Movies & Television

What are the release dates for The Beatles - 1965 Long Tall Sally I'll Cry Instead 1-10?

The Beatles - 1965 Long Tall Sally I'll Cry Instead 1-10 was released on: USA: 27 November 1965


Why scientists use light years to measure distance in space in stead of kilometers?

It is far more convenient to express space distance in light years instead of kilometers. 1 light year = 9.4605 x 10^12 km 1 light year = 5.8745 x 10^12 miles


What are the release dates for The Super - 2011 I Have to Use the Potty 1-10?

The Super - 2011 I Have to Use the Potty 1-10 was released on: USA: 2011


What age are you allowed to use a straighter?

i think you should be able to use a straighter when your 10


What is the new show called after Ben 10 ultimate alien?

the new show is Ben 10 Omniverse. it is set to air in the end of 2012. It is also said that they might not make the show and add a new season of generator rex instead. But as of now, its gonna be Ben 10 omniverse.

Related questions

Where can one find free typing test games?

There are many free typing test games available. One can try such websites as Typing Test, Free Typing Game, Type Racer, 10 Fast Fingers and Power Typing for examples.


What symbol would you use in most versions of BASIC as a shortcut for the PRINT command?

Using a ? instead of typing PRINT saved four keystrokes. 10 ? "Hello" would do the same as 10 PRINT "Hello".


Why do humans use decimal?

because humans have 10 fingers, in olden days they used to count using their fingers


Why do humans use a base-10 numerical system?

They use it because they have 10 fingers and 10 toes. Makes counting much easier.


How many fingers are computer users supposed to use to type?

All 10


How many fingers does a persone have?

An average person has 10 fingers.10


How many fingers do children have altogether?

Children typically have 10 fingers altogether, with 5 fingers on each hand.


Why do you use base 10?

With most of us having 10 fingers it's a very natural choice of base to count to.


Why do you use the Base 10 maths system and not quinary or binary?

Because base-10 is the most common system. Humans have 10 fingers, therefore, it is most natural to use a base-10 system.


How many fingers does Francis Drake have?

10 fingers


Does a raccoon have fingers?

I suppose one can call the front paws as fingers. In that case they have 10 toes and 10 fingers. However, they have no thumbs.


When was Johnny Fingers born?

Johnny Fingers was born on September 10, 1956.