Computer typing has become a very important skill nowadays. Those who can write fast have a huge advantage over others when efficiency in the workplace is considered. If you are known for your slow typing with a keyboard, start all over again on the right foot. Train and you will improve in no time.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: The Context
Step 1. Buy a good keyboard
Some people like to feel the keys of a laptop under their fingers, while others prefer the large, chunky keys of traditional keyboards. If you have to deal with numbers, it is advisable to purchase a keyboard with the numeric keypad which is not present on all laptops.
There are a lot of keyboards on the market, all different. Some are wavy, some slanted, some small or large. Choose a model similar to the one you have already worked with and are used to, otherwise it will be like starting from scratch
Step 2. Get used to your keyboard
You know you can run very fast on a treadmill, but find it difficult to even keep a very slow pace outdoors? Or when you paint on a certain type of canvas you look like Michelangelo, but just change it to make your drawings look like a child's? The same thing happens with keyboards. With a keyboard you might sound like Speedy Gonzalez; with another you will be a turtle. So get used to your keyboard. The more you get used to it, the faster you will be.
It will take some time. You can start actively browsing the internet. Write YouTube comments, wikiHow articles, start a blog. After a while, you will get used to the new keyboard, the size of its keys, and you will start finding letters without having to look at it
Method 2 of 3: Good Habits
Step 1. Remember that you must always refer to the middle row
If you are used to using the keyboard with video games, it may be a difficult habit to develop. Place your 8 fingers (excluding thumbs) on the middle row, exactly on the letters "a", "s", "d", "f" and "j", "k", "l", "ò". This arrangement of the fingers is the most effective, because it allows them to be arranged along the entire length of the keyboard.
- See those little raised dashes on the letters "f" and "j"? They serve as a point of reference. If for some reason you lose your sight, you will still know where to put your fingers. Put your index fingers on those letters, arranging your other fingers accordingly.
- ALWAYS RETURNS TO THE CENTRAL ROW. You may be wondering why. Just do it. When you always know where your fingers are, you don't need to wonder what they're doing or what keys they're about to press. What does it mean? With practice, you will always be able to keep your eyes on the screen. You will know where each letter is in relation to the position of your fingers, so the only obstacle to your speed will be the dexterity of your hands.
Step 2. Use all your fingers
The logic of this arrangement is that if you only used six fingers, you would not be able to reach certain parts of the keyboard with ease. So, if you have ten fingers, you can be grateful and put them to good use. You will type on the keyboard much faster.
The first few times it is normal for you to search for letters on the keyboard. Get comfortable and place your fingers on the keyboard as indicated. With 8 fingers on the middle line and your thumbs on the space bar, you can start writing. Only use the finger closest to the letter you need to type
Step 3. Cover the keyboard
When you are comfortable enough to know where the letters are, cover the keyboard. This will eliminate the temptation to look at both your fingers and the keys, a habit that ultimately slows you down.
You can use half a box to cover the keyboard, or, if you don't have it, cover your hands (and therefore the keyboard) with a scarf or something similar. Don't worry if you find yourself using the backspace key frequently to correct mistakes. With practice you will use it less and less
Step 4. Memorize the hotkeys
With current technology, typing with a keyboard is not just a matter of words and phrases. To write and get the job done faster, there are other things you need to be able to do as efficiently as possible. Instead of wasting time sliding the cursor across the screen, learn how to use hotkeys to get your job done faster.
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Here are some of them:
- Ctrl + Z = Undo
- Ctrl + X = Cut
- Ctrl + S = Save
- Ctrl + A = Select all
- Shift + right arrow = Select next letter
- Ctrl + right arrow = Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word without selecting anything
Method 3 of 3: Lots of Practice
Type Quickly Step 7 Step 1. Use your computer as much as possible
Leave your phone and iPad aside and start sending emails with your computer. If email isn't your preferred method of communication, write Facebook messages to your old friends. This will allow you to practice writing longer texts. If you write a little each day, you will train yourself to type longer and longer texts.
Try to use your computer to carry out activities that you would normally do without it, such as shopping lists on your computer. Do you have to study for school? Write your notes on the computer. Do you need to process information for your tax return or school? Time to use the spreadsheet
Type Quickly Step 8 Step 2. Use the internet
There are dozens of websites that have been structured to gain speed in a fun way. There are games, calculators, and more that can help you write faster and more accurately. Chatting will also help you develop faster speed.
- Typing Maniac and Type Racer are two games that can make computer writing more fun. There are many other sites more oriented to teaching computer writing. Some websites generate nonsense words (which are much harder to type quickly) while others focus on keystrokes and finger positions. Others will allow you to practice in several languages.
- When you think you've had enough time to learn finger position and have developed enough stamina, start using a chat program. Try spending some time every day interacting with other people online.
Type Quickly Step 9 Step 3. Finished
Advice
- Try to stay calm. A tense and nervous mind is more likely to make mistakes when typing because it will not be able to concentrate.
- Learning to write without an instructional program can take up to two years. If you want to learn faster, you can search for courses or use computer programs like Mavis Beacon.
- Having proper posture while typing on the computer can help you learn faster. Keep your fingers bent, like a claw, and your back resting on the back of the chair. The more comfortable you are, the more your mind will be able to focus.
- Put on some music and try to write the lyrics of the song you listen to, in time with the music. Start with a few slow songs, until you pick up the pace with faster and faster songs.
