Guides
Short, practical reads on learning to type well. Each one links to a lesson or test so you can try it straight away.
- Touch typing finger placementWhere each finger rests, which keys it presses, and why it matters.
- What is a good typing speed?What counts as a good typing speed in words per minute, what the average is, why accuracy matters as much as speed, and how to find and improve yours.4 min read
- How to type faster: 8 habits that workPractical habits to type faster without losing accuracy: the home row, not looking at the keys, short daily practice, rhythm, weak keys and how to measure progress.5 min read
- Touch typing vs. hunt and peckThe difference between touch typing and hunt-and-peck typing, why self-taught typists often plateau, and how to switch to touch typing step by step.4 min read