Why on my PC keyboard does the "F" key have a small raised line on it?

jimbob55

The "F" is known as a home key. It is where your left index finger rests. The raised line is there to let you know that you are on the home key without having to look at the keyboard. There is a line on the "J" key for your right index finger as well. May 22 11, 7:58 AM

star_gazer

Wow! Thanks Jimbo! May 22 11, 8:19 AM

Watchkeeper

"The F and J keys often have small raised bumps on their tops, a tactile aid for the typist. The locations of all the other keys on the keyboard are learned in relation to these home keys so the touch-typist must be able to find the home keys by touch. Using the raised bumps on the F and J keys as a guide, see if you can put your fingers on the home row correctly, without looking at the keyboard. No peeking." http://www.typeonline.co.uk/lesson1.html May 22 11, 8:39 AM