We have to type for just about everything now, from school reports and homework to research and job applications to the regular nine-to-five job; we have to type at least once in a while. When we do, we can either speed through the words like we\u2019re a cyborg meant for this one specific task, or we \u201cchicken peck\u201d at the keyboard, hoping to type at least on sentence before the minute ends. For those that are interested in becoming a cyborg (but not really), here are a few tips on how to improve your typing speed:<\/p>\n
This is actually called \u201ctouch typing,\u201d because your eyes are never (or rarely) on your fingers. This is really the easiest way to build your typing speed, because your fingers and brain memorize the placement of the keys and the most effective pattern for a quick typing speed. It\u2019s not even about not looking, just memorization.<\/p>\n
Mechanical keyboards (that\u2019s keyboards with the big buttons that you actually press down on, rather than the sleek, flat keyboards that you see on laptops. While these tend to have faster response times, they won\u2019t be much of a benefit unless you are moderately proficient in touch typing.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re still trying to learn, your focus level is amplified, and if you\u2019re listening to music with lyrics mixed with a distracting melody, then you may find yourself typing out the words that they say. Skilled typists can balance the two, since they\u2019ve mastered their touch typing and increased their speed, but it\u2019s an easy mistake that happens when you really get into the song.<\/p>\n
Especially when your brain thinks faster than you type — and it will, most of the time — you will make mistakes. Some people find it more helpful to stop what their doing, backtrack, and re-type the word or words they messed up on. Other people see better results when they barrel forward, forgetting their mistakes until the piece of writing is finished, and they can go back and fix the mistakes one by one. It\u2019s something to consider trying both ways, to find the best fit.<\/p>\n
Typing doesn\u2019t have to be a chore; practice makes perfect, so don\u2019t worry if you feel like you can\u2019t get it right away. Sometimes professional typists still look at their keyboard!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We have to type for just about everything now, from school reports and homework to research and job applications to the regular nine-to-five job; we have to type at least once in a while. When we do, we can either speed through the words like we\u2019re a cyborg meant for this one specific task, or … <\/p>\n