Which thumb do you use to hit the space bar?

[Mrvile]

I only use my left thumb. Back when I took a mandatory keyboarding class for high school, I was told that you were supposed to use the right thumb. But I never did. What about you guys?

 

[zanieladie]

Right. Had to check as I typed this response...LOL. I guess I had never paid attention before...

 

[wfbberzerker]

why would you supposed to be use one thumb versus the other? the spacebar is long enough for both thumbs for a reason.

 

[Rip the Jacker]

Right.

 

[neutralizer]

I use both, but I tend to use my right.

 

[Rip the Jacker]

Originally posted by: wfbberzerker
why would you supposed to be use one thumb versus the other? the spacebar is long enough for both thumbs for a reason.

Because I've been using the right thumb for years and it just isn't right to use the left one anymore.. not to mention it is slower because I didn't use it as much as my right one. Much like which writing hand.

 

[Mo0o]

Technically you're suppose to use both right ?

 

[clamum]

I have to use my left because the right side of my spacebar doesn't register a keystroke. I used to use both thumbs, but now even if I had a new keyboard I'd probably end up just using the left thumb because I'm so used to it.

 

[grrl]

Right, but I think I use the left on occasion.

 

[DainBramaged]

I use my right and it takes immense concentration to do otherwise.

 

[ts3433]

I've always used my left thumb only, although I'm right-handed.

 

[Juno]

for spacebar, i use both but right on the occasion. for shift, i use my left and hardly use my right.

i'm a righty.

 

[Ika]

i think i always use my left. my left hand is the total dominant hand when i'm typing.

 

[BigJ]

Don't use my thumb. Right pointer.

 

[Ika]

Originally posted by: wfbberzerker
why would you supposed to be use one thumb versus the other? the spacebar is long enough for both thumbs for a reason.

why would you only use one shift versus the other? there are two shifts for a reason.

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[HombrePequeno]

Judging by the wear of the texture on my space bar, it's easy to tell I only use my left thumb. I do, however, use either shift button. I use the shift button that's on the opposite side of the button I'm trying to push.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: zanieladie
Right. Had to check as I typed this response...LOL. I guess I had never paid attention before...

Same.

 

[TheNinja]

I am typing right now to see which thumb I use on the space bar. I apears I always use my right thumb and that my left just hangs there for no good reason

 

[ThaGrandCow]

I originally voted left, but as I was writing a response to this message I noticed that I actually use both. Delete -> new response

 

[lederhosen]

whoneedsaspacebar?

 

[zerolus]

Right thumb for typing, left for jumping in games.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I predict a "Which finger do you use to hit the F7 key" parody thread...

BTW-I use my right thumb. My keyboard at work has a bright shiny spot where my right thumb hits the spacebar.

 

[Eli]

Both, but predominantly my left.

 

[compnovice]

I give the index finger to every key...

 

[imported_LoKe]

I always use my left.