Here are some of the most common keyboard symbols you need to familiarize yourself with when learning to type. Keep this list handy for easy reference.

EXCLAMATION MARK ! SHIFT 1

AT SIGN @ SHIFT 2

NUMBER SIGN # SHIFT 3

DOLLAR SIGN $ SHIFT 4

PERCENT SIGN % SHIFT 5

CARET SIGN ^ SHIFT 6

AMPERSAND & SHIFT 7

ASTERISK * SHIFT 8

PARENTHESIS ( ) SHIFT 9 & 10

QUESTION MARK ? SHIFT /

BRACKETS { } SHIFT RIGHT OF P

EQUALS = RIGHT OF HYPHEN

PLUS + SHIFT =

Print this list and keep these keyboard symbols handy for easy reference.

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Pam Connolly is a professional educator with the San Diego School District. She has been teaching kids how to type for over 11 years. To teach your child typing, visit http://www.1stoplearntotype.com.