I THINK EvEN A 5 YEAR OLD CAN TYPE FASTER THAN ME,WHAT SHOULD I DO ,CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME TIPS OR WEBSITES THAT CAN IMPROVE MY TYPING?
2006-07-17 04:45:23 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
many many years ago I learned to type in an old typing machine. We had to practice with a lot of pages full with things like this:
asdfg ñlkjh asdfg ñlkjh asdfg ñlkjh
this is the center line of the keyboard, using the fingers in that order (for the "a" use the left small finger, for the "s" the next, for the "d" the next, the forefinger is used for the "f" and the "g")and saying the names of the characters, so you will remember what finger goes with each key.
And do the same with the bottom line (zxcvb -.,mn) and the top one (qwert poiuy), and also withe the numbers line.
The purpose is to learn the position of all the keys.
2006-07-17 10:39:49 · answer #1 · answered by Fabula 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try a typing tutor like Mavis Beacon - teaches you to type without looking at your fingers. It takes time & practice but it does work. There are other typing programs out there that you can try - some you can download for free. There may even be a place near you that offers typing lessons.
BTW, don't type in all caps if you can help it - it's considered 'rude'. Just hit the Caps Lock button.
Hope this helps.
2006-07-17 11:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by savagescorpio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing.
2006-07-28 19:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by lovepacprincess360 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mavis Beacon Typing Tutor is a good start. I type about 150 wpm minimum and I learned at an early age by using a keyboard with no letters or numbers on it so I got used to using the correct fingers and to never looking down.
2006-07-27 20:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by ginabgood1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice, practice & more practice. Do a google on Mavis Beacon. Their products should really help. None of us were fast typers when we started out; you just have to keep practicing to get better at it. Open up a blank Windows Word document screen, grab an old magazine, and type any paragraph from it. Time yourself. Then do it over again & see if your time improves. Again: practice, practice & practice! Good luck!
2006-07-28 07:20:32 · answer #5 · answered by Susan P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About a million years ago when I was in school, we had a book on typing (actually then we used a chisel and a hammer to carve rocks) and if you know of a used book store, you can probably find it...sorry can't remember the correct name. It is true that the keyboard on a computer is somewhat more complex, but the basic letter arrangement is the same...My sister can type fast but she'd flunk at computers as she has computer paranoia...
2006-07-27 02:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a typing program. You can get one for like $10 or $20 such as All The Right Type. Also, practice makes perfect.
2006-07-17 11:49:51 · answer #7 · answered by Bill Hart Electric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on the net and search for typing tutor. These give you various passages to type out and teach you about the keyboard and where you place your fingers in order to type correctly. Keep practicing and you will be fine.
2006-07-27 12:05:17 · answer #8 · answered by VelvetRose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. It works great!
2006-07-17 11:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey ..don't worry about it all..The easiest way is keep chatting with people online.Which by time., brings out your hidden typing speed in you.I would say thats the best way than a typing program because the real people you chat with make you react quicker for their questions than the programs.
I hope you find this helpful.
2006-07-29 00:44:11 · answer #10 · answered by girl_wonders 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋