In many cases the understanding of the term "touch typing" isn't just "typing without looking" but a very specific way of doing so. You should be able to type

In many cases the understanding of the term "touch typing" isn't just "typing without looking" but a very specific way of doing so. You should be able to type without looking at your keyboard. But the specific 5 finger arrangement taught often as "tough typing" isn't needed for that, some common issues: - it being taught with an orthogonal arrangement of your hand to they keyboard, that is nearly guaranteed to lead to carpal tunnel syndrome if you have a typical keyboard/desk setup. Don't angle your wrist when typing. - Pinky fingers of "average" hands already have issues reaching the right rows, with extra small or extra short hands they often aren't usable as intended with touch typing.