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  free online touch typing speed test - wpm words per minute
A touch typist copying from a source text doesn't need to divide their attention between the source, screen and keyboard as an untrained typist would but can turn their full attention to the source text, confident that their touch typing skill will translate thought into data input without error.
Typing tests measure two things, speed and mistakes, so when you take our typing speed test, do not look only at your speed, look also at the number of your mistakes and concentrate on reducing your mistakes in future tests rather than increasing your typing speed.
In the case of typing speed if we used actual words for the WPM measurement then typing speed test results would not be comparable unless everyone used the same texts for their respective typing speed tests - which would give us the additional factor of memorisation so, the word-units we use are artificial.
www.typeonline.co.uk /typingspeed.php   (453 words)

  
 ALL the touch-typing tutors! Freeware, shareware, online, direct links to download.
Typing tutor came about as a result of my school's network moving from RM Net LM to RM connect, and subsequently the old typing tutor which was written in BBC basic which ran emulated on the Net LM network no longer functioned.
TypingBlaster is the drill sergeant of typing tutors.
Touch Typing Technology is a unique multimedia teaching program which guarantees excellent results in a fraction of the time taken by other methods.
typingsoft.com /all_typing_tutors.htm   (4918 words)

  
  Touch Typing - Fastest Touch Typing Tutor Ever
More about the touch typing tutor that guarantees you will be able to type words like "stewardesses" WITHOUT looking at the keyboard after 35 minutes of starting.
I created my typing tutor for a neighbour who found other touch typing tutors too complex and boring (she just wanted to learn to type).
Unlike other touch typing tutors where you endlessly repeat one LETTER to commit it to memory, you type WORDS, without looking at the keyboard, within 5 minutes of starting my touch typing tutor.
www.nailitnow.com.au /typingtutor/about.html   (524 words)

  
  Arguably, the fastest way to learn touch-typing   (Site not responding. Last check: )
And then you are ready for the real life challenges, the more you type, provided you do it the right way, without falling back to the old two fingers style, the faster you type.
Touch typing is a skill that is easy to learn, but hard to forget.
After you master your new typing skills, you will notice, that you are not getting tired as much, after typing of the same amount of text.
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  Touch typing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Touch typing is typing using the sense of touch rather than sight to find the keys.
Touch typing usually places the eight fingers in a horizontal row along the middle of the keyboard (the home row) and has them reach for other keys.
Touch typing was invented in 1876 by Frank McGurrin, a court stenographer from Salt Lake City who taught typing classes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Touch_typing   (356 words)

  
 Typing Test - Learn2Type.com - learn to type online FREE typing tutor and typing tests, typing certification
Our Typing Resources page is a great spot to learn more about Typing and secretary office skills, certificates and further education.
Typing skill, how to type, be an expert, get typing practice to type, no typo.
learn 2 type, learn how to type for free and learn how to type online, this is the learn how to type program where you can learn keyboarding, learn to touch type and learn to type.
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 Typing Tutor FAQ
The touch typing tutor is asking me for an activation code.
We offer the Touch Typing Resgular version, Touch Typing Now Pro, which is downloadable, and the Touch Typing Now Deluxe CD Rom version (for which you do not need an activation code).
If you should be unsatisfied with our typing tutorials, please contact our support team at support@tutor-typing.com and we will refund you, no questions asked.
www.tutor-typing.com /FAQ.asp   (879 words)

  
 Learn to touch type. Typing tutor software - the best learning program, lessons, tests and games
Touch typing tutorials were all paper based and manual typewriters were the training equipment of the day.
The ability to touch type is rapidly becoming a pre-requisite of modern life, but at least today there are many typing tutor software programs to make learning to touch type very easy.
The creators of Touch Typing Now are so convinced that you'll find it the best way to learn to touch type that they offer the software program risk free for 30 days.
www.tamingthebeast.net /tools/touch-typing-tutor.htm   (1351 words)

  
 Reflections of a Survivor » Touch typing
Touch typists can do more work in fewer hours, giving them extra time to devote to other tasks as their typing speed will increase many times.
The single, two or three finger typists are typing incorrectly–they are not using the correct fingers to tap the keys.
Second, since you are typing in the correct method, the typing load is evenly distributed between all the fingers and so the chances of typing related injuries are less.
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 Mastering the skill of Touch Typing
Fast typing is a must in our societies, doesn't matter where in the globe we live or what our business is about.
And for those who haven't had the opportunity to learn to type at school or by practicing before, there are great difficulties when searching for a job, typing a document and even answering an email.
Copying random letters allows you to remember where each letter is positioned on the keyboard; it also helps you learn to type by teaching you how to position your hands and fingers in the right position during the "real" typing.
www.squidoo.com /touch_typing   (637 words)

  
 Teach Touch Typing! | Blog | Chalkface   (Site not responding. Last check: )
To call that typing is like saying someone can drive if they can change gear, or steer, or watch the road, but not all three at once.
Second, a touch typist can think and type at the same time because the typing itself requires no conscious thought.
Office workers who can touch type are a good 25% more productive than those who can't - even at higher levels in the organisation.
www.chalkface.com /_Teach_Touch_Typing!   (518 words)

  
 Touch Typing Now special features - the best training software for schools, companies and individuals
Touch typing lessons begin with the home keys and go all the way through to number keys.
After a typing lesson, or at any time, the learner can choose from a variety of typing speed and accuracy tests, including a very intuitive series of dictation tests read out by the on-screen teacher (Dictation tests only in Deluxe version).
Touch typing now is extremely easy to use and very intuitive - as well as the virtual typing teacher (Deluxe version) who relays verbal instructions, there is also extensive help documentation built into the software.
www.webwidesoftware.com /typing-tutor/software-features.htm   (773 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Teaching-you Touch Typing: Software
Touch typing is the sort of skill you try to convince yourself you don't need, while a voice at the back of your head keeps telling you otherwise.
The ability to type at speed is a skill that stays with you for life and in as little as 4 hours (probably 8 half-hour sessions) you will be touch typing on all the letters and common punctuation characters on a QWERTY keyboard.
This is a brilliant way to learn to touch type, it is an excellent programme although if you are looking for something with fun graphics like Mavis Beacon this is the wrong thing...
www.amazon.co.uk /gp/product/B000059LR8?tag=technically0b-21&link_code=sp1&camp=2025&dev-t=0T1Q3KQYBRP8TS6YAFR2   (1427 words)

  
 Touch Typing Tutor
With this touch typing tutor game you will learn to type and improve your typing skills.
Typing Invaders is a REAL arcade game, in which you are escaping from invaders, shooting and trying to hit invaders.
With our typing tutor software we show our users an easy and simple way to learn touch typing.
www.downloadjunction.com /product/software/35538   (207 words)

  
 Touch Typing
Well this page will teach you how to "touch type." Touch typing means using all your fingers on the keyboard.
The shift key also lets you use the symbols and signs that are written on the top of the number and punctuation keys.
Type the sentence that appears into the space at the bottom.
www.amblesideprimary.com /ambleweb/cyberkid/typing.htm   (371 words)

  
 Iansyst Two Fingers to Touch Typing
It's unique approach designed specifically for the millions of recent new computer users exploits all the power of your computer, and builds on the knowledge that you already have, to convert you smoothly to using all your fingers: without wasting time, without having to start again from scratch.
It weans you gently from your bad habits to touch typing; helps you learn new habits in the course of your everyday use of your computer.
Shows a display of your keyboard on the screen, and flashes the key it expects you to type, so that you do not have to look at the keyboard itself; has no copy protection - will run on hard disks and most popular networks.
www.pugh.co.uk /Products/iansyst/twofingerstotouchtyping.htm   (351 words)

  
 Teaching-you Touch Typing - TutorGig Store - UK   (Site not responding. Last check: )
You will be able to type while watching the screen, and people won't be able to laugh at your clumsy two-fingered technique.
Actually, although it may not be able to compete with paragliding for adrenaline-pumping excitement, learning to touch type can actually be quite fun.
This is a brilliant way to learn to touch type, it is an excellent programme although if you are looking for something with fun graphics like Mavis Beacon this is the wrong thing for you, the graphics are basic but it does the job.
www.tutorgig.co.uk /store/PRB000059LR8   (681 words)

  
 Learn touch typing software downloads
Multifunctional typing tutor has features which allow you to test and develop your typing skills from the basic level to a professional one in minimal time.
TypingMaster Pro for Windows is a touch typing tutor with which you can learn to type faster without errors and give a boost to your personal productivity.
Deluxe is a personal typing teacher, characterised by beautiful design, allows you to improve your typing skills.
www.shareware-download.org /learn-touch-typing.php   (328 words)

  
 Typing Tutor - Typing Test - Typing Game
The text you are typing is always in the same position on the screen and it is of the same size, despite the font size in the text-editor you are currently typing.
Typing Invaders is a REAL arcade game, in which you are escaping from invaders, shooting and trying to hit invaders.
With this free typing game you WILL have fun, but don't worry, by playing Typing Invaders you sure will be learning to type.
www.touch-typing-tutor.com   (339 words)

  
 Learning to Type -- Techniques, Tips, Resources, Programs, Books, Games & More
I personally think that typing should be taught as a basic skill at all elementary/high schools (as is already done in several countries).
typing them without having to think about where they are located on the keyboard).
There are a number of simple programs which provide the same type of training as a book does, with the advantage of being available on your computer.
www.microtype.com /resources/articles/jig.html   (602 words)

  
 Tactus Touch Typing Keyboard - About Typing - Touch Typing
Although the typewriter required the typist to look at the keys to find the right key to tap, very soon a method was invented to tap the keys without looking at the keyboard.
This method is known as "touch-typing", also known as keying by touch and touch keyboarding.
All of a sudden, millions of people who were not trained to use the keyboard properly, that is, to key by touch, began using the keyboard in the only way they could, that is by looking at the keys.
www.tactuskeyboard.com /touchtyping.htm   (352 words)

  
 Touch Typing Tips for FingerWorks Zero-Force Keyboards   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Type the letter to be capitalized with the opposite hand.
To type whole words uppercase with a single Shift chord, just make sure at least 1 of the 4 fingertips remains on the surface as you type desired letters.
After some practice you may be able to type long sequences of words at high speed without significant hand drift.
www.fingerworks.com /typing.html   (1236 words)

  
 Klavaro - touch typing tutor
Velocity exercises: one achieves velocity on typing when the environment is well known, or, when the words come from one's own language.
Typing errors aren't accepted: the user must correct them with the backspace key before be allowed to go on.
Especial attention is given to the typing rhythm, which must be as uniform as possible.
klavaro.sourceforge.net /en/index.html   (931 words)

  
 The touch typing trainer
But be assured - a solid knowledge of the touch typing will ease your daily work, saves time and is simply fun.
Just work through our on-line workshop (the touch typing trainer), whenever and wherever you like, at home, at your working place or from any PC with an internet connection.
The first 30 lessons of the touch typing trainer are absolutely free.
www.oekosoft.ch /10f/index_en.htm   (318 words)

  
 Resources to Learn Touch Typing
One of the items that caught my eye was the description that read "a structured touch typing course for motivated individuals looking to develop their keyboard skills.
One nice feature was the site indicated which finger I should be using to type the bolded letter or key.
I too can't touch type, but type fast enough the wrong way to make learning to type a painful experience.
www.timeatlas.com /mos/Web_Sites/General/Learning_Touch_Typing_Again   (1036 words)

  
 Free Typing Tutor
Kiran's Typing Tutor is packaged and written for Microsoft Windows operating system, which lets you to learn Touch Typing and improve typing skills and speed in a very easy way with in the shortest possible time
Kids Typing module includes five deferent types of lessons designed for age groups from 4 to 8 years
Touch typing, because of its natural and flowing finger movements, results in less stress.
www.kiranreddys.com /products/typing.html   (332 words)

  
 Typing tutor... ALL touch typing tutors! Freeware, shareware, online. Direct links for download.
Typing Test mode gives a possibility of statistical evaluation of your typing according to 20 (!) parameters of any txt-file.
typing tutor for Mac OS X. You have to type a string of random characters.
TypingBlaster is the drill sergeant of typing tutors.
www.typingsoft.com /all_typing_tutors.htm   (4253 words)

  
 Touch Typing Lessons: Learn to type with Typing Tutor Software at Digital Inspiration
Typing Tutor Software are a fun way to learn touch typing for beginners since they are accompanied with typing games and real-world typing exercies.
While the top selling typing tutor programs like Mario Typing, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing or Typing Master Pro are commercial, there are a lot of excellent online typing tutors and typing tests that need just a web browser and an average speed internet connection with no download.
In Typing Shark, you have to type the words on the sides of sharks to zap them and if reach the bottom of the sea, you move to a bonus treasure round.
labnol.blogspot.com /2006/06/touch-typing-lessons-learn-to-type.html   (1613 words)

  
 Touch-Typing Software Reviews: Master your group email with style!; Master your group email with style!   (Site not responding. Last check: )
FasType is a Microsoft Windows typing tutorial for computer novices and enthusiasts who want to improve their typing skills on PCs.
Type more accurately and much faster with this OS-level real time spell check and speed typing software.
It can adapt itself to your keyboarding habit, learn from your typing mistakes, spell check and automatically correct spelling mistakes as you type, automate difficult and repetitive typing tasks, support multiple clipboards and all other innovative solutions not known before to give you accurate and fast typing in all Windows applications.
www.softcetera.com /software/touch-typing.htm   (604 words)

  
 Touch Typing - Keyboarding: Teaching and Learning
Typing is an excellent way to introduce students to computer literacy and to improve one's ability to interact with the computer.
Full concentration is required to develop touch typing skills, which is very difficult if someone is talking, wandering around, or playing games.
Touch typing skills are facilitated by using key that provide a feedback (a click) when struck.
www.nimblefingers.com /k_teach.htm   (2200 words)

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