How to Type Extremely Fast on a Keyboard
Find the right posture., Learn or relearn the finger positions., Know which finger types which letter., Use your pinky to hit the "Shift" key., Keep at least one thumb on the space bar at all times., Begin by practicing individual letters., Move up...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find the right posture.
Your fingers should curve over the keys with your wrists lightly resting on the desk.
In other words, don't put too much pressure on your wrists.
Sit up straight with your elbows bent.
Correct posture helps you to be more accurate, but it also helps lessen strain on your arms, hands, and shoulders over time., When at rest, your four fingers on each hand rest on certain keys, called the home row or base position.
Your left hand fingers should rest on the keys A, S, D, and F, starting with the pinky on the A, while your right hand fingers should rest on J, K, L, and -
Step 2: Learn or relearn the finger positions.
starting with your pointer finger on the J.
By keeping your fingers on these home keys when you are resting, you always know where all the letters are.
Additionally, it is easy to reach most of the letters on the keyboard from this position.
If you already type using all your fingers, make sure you're always landing on the right keys.
If you aren't, practice returning to this position.
Most keyboards have a little raised bump on the "F" and "J" keys to help you return your fingers to the correct position without glancing down., Basically, each finger types the diagonal that slants down to the right.
For instance, the pinky on the left hand types the letters and number 1, Q, A, and Z, while the ring finger types 2, W, S, and X.
Both pointer fingers also type the adjoining row in addition to their own row.
For example, the right pointer finger types 7, U, J, and M, as well as 6, Y, H, and N. , Usually, you use the pinky on the opposite hand of the letter you are typing.
You also use your pinky to hit keys like the "Tab" key, the "Caps Lock, " and the "CTRL" key on the left side, as well as most of the punctuation keys, the "Backspace" key, and the arrow keys., You should never have to take both hands off of the space bar at the same time.
Keeping a thumb on the space bar means you do not have to shift your hands around to create a space between words, saving you time. , Try typing the alphabet in order to get a feel for where the letters are.
Once you've done it a few times while looking at the keyboard, try doing it without looking. , Use a favorite poem you have memorized, or try typing the lyrics to your favorite song. , For instance, trying using pangrams such as "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." A pangram is a sentence or phrase that has all letters of the alphabet; therefore, it is useful for tasks like typing, since it requires you to type all the letters. , If you're typing an email, try to avoid the hunt-and-peck method.
Challenge yourself to use all your fingers.
Once you become more proficient, do it without looking.
It may take you longer, but it will help you learn how to type better in the long run.
Always be sure to check your email for mistakes after practicing your technique.
You are going to make mistakes as you learn, but you can quickly fix them before sending it off. , These programs make learning the proper technique a game, encouraging you to keep learning. , As you're learning, periodically slow down and spend a few minutes practicing with an even rhythm, using one beat per letter.
Practicing a steady rhythm helps build the muscle memory that you will need when you type faster. , If you keep making the same mistake when typing certain words or letter combinations, check your hand position to see if its correct.
Also, look at the tension in your fingers.
You might be accidentally bearing down on a letter or the space bar while striking another key. , It takes time to learn to type.
It can take awhile to build up your typing speed. , Looking at the keyboard slows you down, as it stops your muscle memory from taking over.
If you feel the need to look down at the keyboard, try to limit it to when you are starting a sentence to check for finger position, For instance, Rapid Typing Tutor is a program designed with multiple levels to help increase your speed over time., Practice regularly to build up your muscle memory, as muscle memory is what makes you faster. , By trying to keep up with a typed conversation, you will increase your speed over time., That is, the harder you press on the keys, the more time it takes for you to type each letter.
Most keyboards are fairly sensitive, so you only need to press the keys lightly.
As an added bonus, typing lighter will help save your hands from getting so tired., The proper posture will continue to increase your speed, especially wrist angle and rest. , Even if you feel like you have it down, it never hurts to revisit the technique to ensure you are doing everything properly. -
Step 3: Know which finger types which letter.
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Step 4: Use your pinky to hit the "Shift" key.
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Step 5: Keep at least one thumb on the space bar at all times.
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Step 6: Begin by practicing individual letters.
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Step 7: Move up to words and sentences.
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Step 8: Practice on set texts.
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Step 9: Practice with your everyday tasks.
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Step 10: Use a type-and-learn program focused on developing technique.
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Step 11: Keep a steady pace
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Step 12: rather than trying fast bursts on familiar words.
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Step 13: Check for technique.
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Step 14: Be patient.
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Step 15: Avoid looking at the keyboard.
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Step 16: Use typing programs that specifically target speed.
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Step 17: Type more often.
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Step 18: Use online chatting or messaging services.
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Step 19: Type lightly.
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Step 20: Remember to keep up proper posture.
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Step 21: Practice your technique.
Detailed Guide
Your fingers should curve over the keys with your wrists lightly resting on the desk.
In other words, don't put too much pressure on your wrists.
Sit up straight with your elbows bent.
Correct posture helps you to be more accurate, but it also helps lessen strain on your arms, hands, and shoulders over time., When at rest, your four fingers on each hand rest on certain keys, called the home row or base position.
Your left hand fingers should rest on the keys A, S, D, and F, starting with the pinky on the A, while your right hand fingers should rest on J, K, L, andÂ
starting with your pointer finger on the J.
By keeping your fingers on these home keys when you are resting, you always know where all the letters are.
Additionally, it is easy to reach most of the letters on the keyboard from this position.
If you already type using all your fingers, make sure you're always landing on the right keys.
If you aren't, practice returning to this position.
Most keyboards have a little raised bump on the "F" and "J" keys to help you return your fingers to the correct position without glancing down., Basically, each finger types the diagonal that slants down to the right.
For instance, the pinky on the left hand types the letters and number 1, Q, A, and Z, while the ring finger types 2, W, S, and X.
Both pointer fingers also type the adjoining row in addition to their own row.
For example, the right pointer finger types 7, U, J, and M, as well as 6, Y, H, and N. , Usually, you use the pinky on the opposite hand of the letter you are typing.
You also use your pinky to hit keys like the "Tab" key, the "Caps Lock, " and the "CTRL" key on the left side, as well as most of the punctuation keys, the "Backspace" key, and the arrow keys., You should never have to take both hands off of the space bar at the same time.
Keeping a thumb on the space bar means you do not have to shift your hands around to create a space between words, saving you time. , Try typing the alphabet in order to get a feel for where the letters are.
Once you've done it a few times while looking at the keyboard, try doing it without looking. , Use a favorite poem you have memorized, or try typing the lyrics to your favorite song. , For instance, trying using pangrams such as "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." A pangram is a sentence or phrase that has all letters of the alphabet; therefore, it is useful for tasks like typing, since it requires you to type all the letters. , If you're typing an email, try to avoid the hunt-and-peck method.
Challenge yourself to use all your fingers.
Once you become more proficient, do it without looking.
It may take you longer, but it will help you learn how to type better in the long run.
Always be sure to check your email for mistakes after practicing your technique.
You are going to make mistakes as you learn, but you can quickly fix them before sending it off. , These programs make learning the proper technique a game, encouraging you to keep learning. , As you're learning, periodically slow down and spend a few minutes practicing with an even rhythm, using one beat per letter.
Practicing a steady rhythm helps build the muscle memory that you will need when you type faster. , If you keep making the same mistake when typing certain words or letter combinations, check your hand position to see if its correct.
Also, look at the tension in your fingers.
You might be accidentally bearing down on a letter or the space bar while striking another key. , It takes time to learn to type.
It can take awhile to build up your typing speed. , Looking at the keyboard slows you down, as it stops your muscle memory from taking over.
If you feel the need to look down at the keyboard, try to limit it to when you are starting a sentence to check for finger position, For instance, Rapid Typing Tutor is a program designed with multiple levels to help increase your speed over time., Practice regularly to build up your muscle memory, as muscle memory is what makes you faster. , By trying to keep up with a typed conversation, you will increase your speed over time., That is, the harder you press on the keys, the more time it takes for you to type each letter.
Most keyboards are fairly sensitive, so you only need to press the keys lightly.
As an added bonus, typing lighter will help save your hands from getting so tired., The proper posture will continue to increase your speed, especially wrist angle and rest. , Even if you feel like you have it down, it never hurts to revisit the technique to ensure you are doing everything properly.
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