Why F and J on a keyboard have bumps

March 12, 2025

MSN.com posted a story on March 11 on the reasoning behind why the F and J keys on a keyboard have bumps as introduced by American court stenographer Frank Edward McGurrin in 1888.

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Together with the National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF), we are thankful for all our supporters — especially our Angels, who pledge $1,000 annually to strengthen the future of the profession. Please join us in celebrating and welcoming the newest members of our NCRF Angels family:✨ Leah Willersdorf, RMR, CRR, freelance court reporter, London, U.K.✨ Kenny Rodriguez, RPR, freelance court reporter, South Amboy, N.J.✨ Ann Marie Hollo, RDR, CRR, freelancer, Litchfield, Ind.✨ Patricia Nilsen, RMR, CRR, CRC, CRI, freelance court reporter, Franklin, Tenn. We are deeply grateful for your support! 💙 Want to become an Angel donor, too? Text NCRFAngel to 41444 and help promote excellence in court reporting, captioning, and the capture of the spoken word. #NCRFAngel #CourtReporting #CaptioningMatters #StenoStrong ... See MoreSee Less

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