Why does the 5 key have a bump

The number 5 on keyboards with a numeric keypad also has a bump to help position your hand on the key pad.

1. Why does the F key have a bump?
2. Which key has a bump on the number keypad?
3. What is the symbol on the number 5 key?

Why does the F key have a bump?

Actually, the small bumps or ridges found on the F and J keys on a computer keyboard are to help the users to correctly position their left and right hands without having to look at the keyboard. The middle row is called the home row key position.

Which key has a bump on the number keypad?

The home row for the numeric keypad is 4, 5, 6, and Enter. Your right hand index finger should be on the number 4, middle on the 5, ring finger on the 6, and your pinky resting on the Enter key. There is usually a small bump on the five key to help position your right hand without looking.

What is the symbol on the number 5 key?

What symbol is on the 5 key? On U.S. keyboards, the 5 key is on the same key has the percent sign (%).