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Any fun tips for improving typing skills?

Asked by Spinel (3220points) January 10th, 2010

My speed and spelling are horrible when it comes to keyboards. I have tried a few typing programs, but I find them quite boring (not to mention expensive).

So, any advice on how I can improve my typing? It’s an essential skill since I write stories.

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Shield_of_Achilles's avatar

Online gaming. There is nothing that makes you type faster than having to hit 60 different keys and type messages to allies all at the same time.

Few weeks playing online games like Diablo 2 or WOW, and your typing will skyrocket.

CyanoticWasp's avatar

Continue with the classes. They may be boring, but you won’t improve without at least some instruction—and a lot of practice.

Finley's avatar

http://www.typingtest.com/

that is perfect. helps you in no time.

newbee's avatar

Try this www.learn2type.com It has helped me improve my speed.

mcbealer's avatar

Invest in a natural keyboard like this one. The keyboard itself is ergonomic, allowing your hands to relax over the keys. Also helpful is that the layout is split in half, so your brain winds up learning which hand corresponds with which letters much quicker than with standard keyboards.

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