{"id":959,"date":"2021-05-19T03:49:22","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T09:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/?p=959"},"modified":"2022-08-29T11:23:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T17:23:26","slug":"5-tips-type-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/5-tips-type-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Type Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you struggle to keep up with classmates or colleagues when it comes to typing? Typing is a critical skill in the digital age today. When you\u2019re proficient at typing, you are more productive! So how can you type faster in a few simple steps?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Typing.com\u2019s Top 5 Typing Tips<\/b><\/h1>\n

Whether you are an absolute beginner or looking to brush up on your typing skills, we have five simple things you can do to become an expert typer in no time!<\/span><\/p>\n

Typing.com\u2019s Top 5 Typing Tips:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Start slow and work your way up<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Use all ten fingers<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Posture Matters<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Say the letters out loud as you go<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Practice, Practice, Practice!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ready to become a faster typer? Read on for everything you need to know!<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. Start Slow and Work Your Way Up<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Like learning to ride a bike, you wouldn\u2019t start on the highest hill in town. You get started with training wheels and work your way up to riding on your own. Typing is the same. You can\u2019t start with long, difficult sentences. You need to start one letter at a time!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    One of our easiest tips is simply starting simple and working your way up. Don\u2019t rush it. You will be a typing master in no time!<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Use All Ten Fingers<\/b><\/h2>\n

    While there are plenty of people who can type quickly with just two fingers, typing with all ten fingers dramatically increases your accuracy and speed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Your keyboard is made up of 101 different keys. If you type in a way that each finger is responsible for specific keys, your fingers move as little as possible. You conserve energy, build muscle memory, and type faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You may have noticed the little marks on the \u2018F\u2019 and \u2018J\u2019 keys? They are there to show you where your fingers should line up to make it even easier to start typing with all 10 fingers today.<\/span><\/p>\n

    3. Posture Matters<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Though you might expect manual labor to be more trying on your body, for some, extensive sitting and keyboard work can be even more damaging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    That is why having proper posture in front of your computer is key. So what does proper typing posture look like?<\/span><\/p>\n