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Edited by Tom T: 2/13/2013 12:05:45 AM
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Learning to type

To type I only use my two index fingers. I tried an online typing test ([url=http://10fastfingers.com/typing-test/english]here[/url]), and managed to exceed 60wpm in each of my attempts, but doing so required very intense effort which I could never maintain. I am sure some of you will be able to hit 100wpm, meaning a rate like 60wpm would be stress free and practical for everyday use. Learning to type properly seems like a skill I really should have, in this increasingly computer and productivity focused world. I'm looking for suggestions on how best to learn.

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  • Edited by RighteousTyrant: 2/13/2013 2:04:12 AM
    IMO the only way to learn is to do it. Put your fingers in the proper place (index fingers on F and J, pinkies on A and ;, and the other fingers on the keys in between) and force yourself to type properly. Fingers are [i]supposed[/i] to move up and to the left or down and right, generally -- A reaches to 1, Q, and Z; K reaches to 8, I, and "," -- and the index fingers also reach out (F will also get 5, T, G, and B), but do whatever works best for you. Thumbs work the spacebar, and you're supposed to hit Shift with the pinky opposite the key you're Shifting, so to speak (right pinky on Shift to capitalize A, for example, left hand Shift for K). Look at the keyboard for as long as you need to in order to learn where the key positions are, and then try to gradually get away from that. At least, that's more or less how I was taught and it's mostly what I follow, and I just got 93 WPM so I guess that counts for something. It's mostly from experience since having learned ~16 years ago, so the best thing to do is to start learning and practicing! Good luck.

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