What's the best way to improve my typing speed?

Question

I'm 16, and for most of my life have been a very fast typer in comparison to other people my age. Nowadays I type about 60-65 wpm and have been for several years. I know plenty of people that type faster. I can touch type moderately accurately - the reason I am not improving is that I mainly just use the index and middle fingers on both hands. Is there a good software to teach me to use all my fingers well and increase my typing speed? Thanks.

Answer 1

You're way faster than I am!

Google / Yahoo search for:

free typing tutor software

Then practice, practice, practice!!!

Answer 2

I don't know about any software you can get, but you might be able to get typing books from your library and practice with that. This is what we used when I was in high school for typing class. Old fashioned, but it works. Since you probably know where all the letters are on your keyboard, try placing your 4 fingers on "home row", which is the middle row of letters on your keyboard. Start with your pinky on the letter 'A' , the next finger on 's' and so on. G & H should be left open. Your thumbs should be on the space bar. Keep these fingers on home row and only move them to the letters that are on that hands side. Now all you have to do is start typing. Open a word document on your computer and practice on that. It doesn't take long to pick up your pace if you know where all the letters are on your keyboard. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Using only the index and middle fingers on both hands is just a step up from what was called the "hunt and peck" method of typing....which is not that rare and used by those without formal classroom instruction on the use of "Home Keys" where you are taught to use ALL of your fingers.
And, you are probably "looking" at the keys as you type them rather than the ideal situation where the typing is "automatic", where you think about what you want to process and your fingers type the correct key(s) without you "hunting" for it.
Sort of like when you accomplish driving a car...in the beginning you have to look for the shifter, the brake, the gas pedal, etc...then after a while all these become instilled in the brain and you do them really without thinking about them.

You could consider perhaps adding some classroom typing instructions to your curriculum since you are 16 and still in school...this would be best and in a very short time you'd improve your speed and accuracy dramatically.

Answer 4

The real way of learning is by practicing... a lot! To achieve this, try these very simple exercices. 1) Position your hands correctly. Your left index should be on the 'F' and your right one on the 'J'. 2) Now, try one row at a time: QQQQQ, WWWWW, EEEEE, and so on, WITHOUT looking at your hands. You should have a 'piano technique', meaning that you must use the right finger for the right key, not always your index... 3) Then, try the alphabet, and once again, without looking at your fingers or at the keyboard. Sure, it will be hard at first, but you MUST learn the positions of the keys by heart if you want to achieve fast typing. The hardest parts are the numbers, basically because they're 2 rows above your fingers. So it will take practice, but trust me, it will be worth it! Good luck!

Answer 5

60-65 wpm. That's good. I think you should go for a Good Typing Game to improve your Typing speed now. Typer Sherk from Popcap Games is the best choice. It has improved my Typing speed to 70 wpm Now.

Here it is .

http://www.popcap.com/launchpage.php?theGame=typershark

Answer 6

If you are looking to practice typing and get faster then you should check out MaxType Lite Typing Tutor.

MaxType Lite is a multifunctional typing tutor. This program allows you not only to test and practice your typing skills with any TXT file, but also to print out your test diplomas (statistical data will give you the information of about 20 parameters of your typing) and even replay the MTR-record file of your own typing. The built-in extreme typing mode will help you increase your typing speed.


http://www.download.com/MaxType-Lite-Typing-Tutor/3000-2051_4-10332883.html

Answer 7

I used a PC programme called Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. She teaches you to use all your fingers and the lessons increase your speed & accuracy. The CD is available from places like Amazon.com or Ebay.

Answer 8

It will help you-
http://easetechblog.wordpress.com/2013/11/04/typing-trainer-v8-0/#more-28