Do you type slowly? Do you want to type faster? Here are simple tips that will help you improve your typing speed quickly.
Why am I typing slowly?
Most people type slowly because:
- They use only 2-4 fingers instead of all 10 fingers
- They keep looking at the keyboard
- They never learned the correct way to type
- They don’t practice regularly
What is the correct way to type?
The correct way is called “touch typing”. In touch typing, you use all 10 fingers and don’t look at the keyboard.
Home row position:
- Left hand: A, S, D, F
- Right hand: J, K, L, ;
Place your fingers on these keys and type from there.
How to improve typing speed?
Step 1: Learn proper finger placement
Each finger has specific keys to press. Don’t use wrong fingers.
- Pinky fingers: Q, A, Z and P, ;, /
- Ring fingers: W, S, X and O, L, .
- Middle fingers: E, D, C and I, K, ,
- Index fingers: R, T, F, G, V, B and Y, U, H, J, N, M
Step 2: Don’t look at keyboard
This is difficult at first. But very important. If you keep looking at keyboard, you will always be slow.
Step 3: Practice daily
Practice for 15-20 minutes every day. Daily practice is better than practicing 2 hours once a week.
Step 4: Focus on accuracy, not speed
Don’t try to type very fast. Type slowly but correctly. Speed will come automatically with practice.
How long does it take to improve?
- After 2 weeks: You will feel more comfortable
- After 1 month: You will type 20-25 WPM
- After 3 months: You will type 35-45 WPM
- After 6 months: You will type 50-60 WPM
This is possible only if you practice daily.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using only few fingers to type
- Looking at keyboard while typing
- Typing too fast and making many mistakes
- Not practicing regularly
- Giving up too soon
Quick tips to remember
- Use all 10 fingers
- Don’t look at keyboard
- Sit with correct posture
- Keep hands and wrists straight
- Practice daily for 15-20 minutes
- Start with easy text, then increase difficulty
What should I practice?
Start with our Typing Lessons which teach you step by step. After that, use Practice Mode to build your speed.
You can also try our Typing Games to make practice fun!
Remember: Everyone can learn to type fast. You just need to practice the right way every day!