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[–] MithranArkanere@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I was never told, but I always assumed it was to orient yourself without looking, and that's where the index fingers go when hands are resting on the keyboard.

[–] Strawberry@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 4 days ago

Yes that's what they're for

[–] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 2 points 4 days ago

Smart cookie, you assumed correctly! :)

It was a hard habit to form if you were taught that way, but it does wonders once you learn it.