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Which thumb do you use for the space bar?

For those who type with both of your hands set in the "proper" position on the keyboard, do you use your right thumb or your left thumb to hit the space bar? I always use my right thumb. My poor left thumb does jack crap. It never ever EVER gets to hit a key.

I use my right thumb as well. My left thumb doesn't touch any part of the keyboard ... it's a hover thumb!

Posted by: Tom on Jul 01, 08 | 9:10 am

I use both thumbs... weird. Just typing that, I switched.. depends on which hand is busiest getting to the next letter. How do you only use one?

Posted by: sparx on Jul 01, 08 | 10:08 am

When learning to type I noticed that I used my right thumb, so I forced myself to use my left. So, it's left for me -- which is evident by the wear mark on the left side of my space bar (I've had this keyboard at work for a few years). I'm right handed and right hand dominant.

Posted by: dre on Jul 01, 08 | 10:47 am

It is the right hand all the way. I'm switching just for this message and it is arduous -- dang right thumb keeps horning in!

Posted by: Becky on Jul 01, 08 | 11:09 am

Ha, you're so fun, Matt.

I use both thumbs, too, Sparx. Amen to the busy hands!!!

Posted by: design for mankind on Jul 01, 08 | 11:14 am

Oh becky what a neat idea. This is really hard to type with my left thumb. I feel like there should be ellipses... after... every... word, because... there... is... a... gap... of... time... where... i... have... to... think... "left thumb, not right thumb. left thumb, not right thumb."

Posted by: spudart on Jul 01, 08 | 11:15 am

i use the right for t he Space bar

Posted by: Fred on Jul 04, 08 | 9:57 am

I seem to prefer my left thumb when i'm using my laptop.. weird.

Posted by: sparx on Jul 06, 08 | 11:57 am

idonotputspacesinmywriting.itkeepsthereadersmoreengaged.theyreallyspend theirtimewithmymaterial.

Posted by: chili chip on Jul 07, 08 | 4:06 pm

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