Why does the f and j 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.

1. What are the F and J keys called?
2. Why is there a 1 on my J key?
3. Which letter keys have bumps and what does it indicates?
4. Which key has a bump on the number keypad?

What are the F and J keys called?

These keys are known as the home row.

Why is there a 1 on my J key?

When you press the 'U, I, O, J, K, L…' letter keys on the right side of keyboard, occasionally numbers can come up instead. This situation usually occurs when Num Lock has been enabled. To solve this problem, you should turn Num Lock off. To disable Num Lock, press the FN key and F11.

Which letter keys have bumps and what does it indicates?

Keyboards usually have small bumps on the F and J keys. They help the users locate the base position without having to look. Place the index fingers over the “F” and “J” key.

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.