# Typing using my 2-4 fingers
**URL:** https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-using-my-2-4-fingers/3584
**Category:** The Science of Keyboarding
**Created:** [April 28, 2020, 9:13am UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-using-my-2-4-fingers/3584 "2020-04-28T09:13:15Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@adelevaughn](https://community.typesy.com/u/adelevaughn)
#### Post date: [April 28, 2020, 9:13am UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-using-my-2-4-fingers/3584/1 "2020-04-28T09:13:15Z")
Are there any danger in typing using 2-4 fingers?
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### Author:  [@Arella](https://community.typesy.com/u/Arella)
#### Post date: [April 28, 2020, 9:54am UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-using-my-2-4-fingers/3584/2 "2020-04-28T09:54:29Z")
Hi!
Depending on how much typing you do, you could be facing more serious injuries by typing with only one or two fingers. The same amount of typing spread out of two wrists and 10 fingers are going to cause fewer injuries than if you do it all with just two fingers. Repetitive injuries are bound to occur, and you could end up being unable to type while your fingers heal. You also are less likely to incur a neck injury from angling your head down to stare at the keyboard while you type.
Best Regards,
Arella Bernales
Community Moderator at Typesy
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### Author:  [@Kerry](https://community.typesy.com/u/Kerry)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-using-my-2-4-fingers/3584/3 "2020-05-01T18:53:42Z")
Hello there!
As with any physical movement, too much can cause strain. You should never be typing long enough to cause issues, but there are ways to reduce risk. Sit with your feet flat on the floor and your back straight. Shoulders should be relaxed and elbows bent no tighter than 90°. Always check that you are holding your wrists in a neutral position, with the thumb running parallel to the forearm, the wrist bending only slightly upwards. If your wrists are hitting the keyboard or desk, reposition. Wrist pads may come in handy when it’s time to rest, but their presence may entice you to develop bad posture when typing. Many detached keyboards have extendable legs, too, but it actually makes more ergonomic sense to keep keyboards flat against the surface of the desk. Having the keyboard tipped up or having a wrist pad may cause you to angle your wrists too harshly.
Repeated misuse of the keyboard with any typing method may lead to discomfort and should be avoided. Always practice healthy habits like taking typing breaks and stretching hands and fingers.
Regards,
Typesy Team