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Jeff5E16
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August 19, 2021
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Windows 10 users, which finger do you use to hit the ctrl key?

  • August 19, 2021
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Yeah, probably a strange question, I know.

 

Basically, I'm a graphic designer, wanting to leave Mac for Windows, but the distance from the ctrl key to the rest of the shortcut keys is quite a bit further. So I'm wondering which finge, or maybe the thumb, do most Windows users use to reach for that far away ctrl key? It feels like the fn key would be a similar replication?

 

Pinky? Thumb?

 

Much appreciated in advance!

 

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Correct answer CarlosCanto

If I'm typing, I use my left pinky. But if I'm drawing, I use my ring finger to press control and other fingers depending on what combo I need. For example for cut, copy, paste, I use my index finger. For select all, I press Ctrl with my thumb and the A key with my middle finger (it's awkward hahaha)

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CarlosCanto
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CarlosCantoCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 19, 2021

If I'm typing, I use my left pinky. But if I'm drawing, I use my ring finger to press control and other fingers depending on what combo I need. For example for cut, copy, paste, I use my index finger. For select all, I press Ctrl with my thumb and the A key with my middle finger (it's awkward hahaha)

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Jeff5E16Author
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August 23, 2021

I appreciate the response, Carlos.  Ahh, so it depends on which shortcuts you're going to need, gotcha.  Yeah, with Mac, it's always my thumb on "cmd" and then most are with my left index and far ones with right index.

 

Interesting though, thanks!

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