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Getting Started

1Choose a Course

Start with "Touch Typing" if you're a beginner. It teaches proper finger placement from the home row up.

2Practice Daily

Spend 15-30 minutes daily on lessons and tests. Consistency is more important than session length.

3Track Progress

Monitor your WPM and accuracy on the Statistics page. Review weak keys and earn certificates.

Typing Posture

Back

Sit upright with your back straight and supported by the chair. Avoid slouching.

Feet

Keep both feet flat on the floor. Avoid crossing your legs or tucking them under.

Wrists

Keep your wrists in a neutral, straight position. Avoid bending them up or down.

Eyes

Position your screen at arm's length. The top of the monitor should be at eye level.

Ergonomic Typing Posture

.----.
 /  o o \      <-- Eyes level with
 |  ---  |         top of screen
 |       |      (arm's length away)
  \_____/ 
    | |        <-- Back straight,
 .----' '----.      supported by chair
|  Arms       |
|  relaxed    |  <-- Elbows at 90 degrees
|  at sides   |     Wrists straight
 \           /
  \---------/   <-- Feet flat on floor
   |  |  |  |      Knees at 90 degrees
  [______]        Chair at desk height

Finger Placement

The home row (highlighted in purple) is your starting position. Place your left fingers on A S D F and right fingers on J K L ;. The bumps on F and J help you find the position without looking.

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Tab

[

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Caps

;

Enter

Shift

Space

Left Pinky

`1QAZ

Left Ring

2WSX

Left Middle

3EDC

Left Index

45RTFGVB

Right Index

67YUHJNM

Right Middle

8IK,

Right Ring

9OL.

Right Pinky

0-=P[]\;'/

Health Tips

20-20-20 Rule

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to reduce eye strain.

Wrist Stretches

Extend your arm and gently pull fingers back with the other hand. Hold for 15 seconds each direction.

Take Breaks

Stand up, walk around, and stretch every 30 minutes. Short breaks improve focus and prevent repetitive strain.

Hydrate

Keep water nearby and drink regularly. Dehydration can cause fatigue and reduced concentration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Improving typing speed requires consistent practice. Start with the Touch Typing course to learn proper finger placement. Practice 15-30 minutes daily rather than occasional long sessions. Focus on accuracy first - speed will follow naturally. Use the typing tests to measure your progress and identify weak keys.

Touch typing is considered the gold standard. This technique uses all ten fingers without looking at the keyboard. Each finger is assigned specific keys, and your hands rest on the home row (ASDF for left hand, JKL; for right hand). This method maximizes speed while minimizing finger movement and fatigue.

For best results, practice 15-30 minutes daily. Regular short sessions are more effective than occasional long ones. Consistency builds muscle memory. Set a daily goal in the Settings page and track your streak on the Statistics page.

Touch typing is a method of typing without looking at the keyboard. You use muscle memory to find keys, allowing you to type faster and more accurately. The technique involves placing your fingers on the home row keys and reaching for other keys with designated fingers.

Focus on accuracy over speed, especially when learning. Slow down and type each character deliberately. Use the Review section to analyze your weak keys, then practice those specific keys. The AI Diagnostics feature can identify patterns in your errors and suggest targeted exercises.

Average typing speed is 40 WPM. Good typists reach 60-80 WPM. Professional typists often type at 80-100 WPM, and competitive typists exceed 120 WPM. Don't compare yourself to others - focus on steady improvement from your baseline.

Navigate to Review > Keyboard Heatmap. The heatmap color-codes each key based on your accuracy: green for excellent (95%+), yellow for good (85-94%), orange for fair (70-84%), and red for poor (below 70%). Use this to identify which keys need more practice.

Yes! The Statistics page shows detailed charts of your typing history, including daily WPM trends, accuracy over time, practice hours, and streak data. You can view daily, weekly, and monthly breakdowns. All data is saved locally in your browser.

Certificates come in three tiers: Gold (highest achievement), Silver (intermediate milestone), and Bronze (entry-level goal). Each tier has specific requirements involving WPM, accuracy, practice duration, or completing specific challenges. Earned certificates appear on your Certificates page.

Go to Custom Text from the sidebar. Paste or type any text you want to practice with - articles, code snippets, book passages, or work documents. Click Start and type the text as you normally would. This is great for practicing domain-specific vocabulary.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Pause/Resume typing testESC

Switch focus between panelsTab

Delete previous wordCtrl + Backspace

Restart current testCtrl + R

Save current progressCtrl + S

Open Help CenterF1

Quick restart testF5

Toggle dark modeCtrl + D

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