Typing Tips & Resources

Sitting Position: Sit up straight with your back supported. Keep your feet flat on the floor.

Screen Distance: Position your monitor 20-26 inches away from your eyes, with the top of the screen at or slightly below eye level.

Keyboard Placement: Keep your keyboard directly in front of you with a slight negative tilt. Your elbows should be at a 90-degree angle.

Wrist Position: Keep wrists straight and floating above the keyboard. Avoid resting your wrists while typing.

Home Row Position: Place your left fingers on A, S, D, F and right fingers on J, K, L, ;. Your thumbs should rest on the spacebar.

Feel the Bumps: The F and J keys have small bumps to help you find the home position without looking.

Finger Assignments: Each finger is responsible for specific keys. Never use the wrong finger - this builds bad habits!

Return to Home: Always return your fingers to the home row after typing each key.

Accuracy First: Focus on typing accurately before trying to type fast. Speed will naturally increase with practice.

Don't Look Down: Resist the urge to look at the keyboard. Trust your muscle memory.

Practice Daily: Consistent practice (15-30 minutes daily) is more effective than long, infrequent sessions.

Use All Fingers: Develop equal skill with all fingers. Don't favor your stronger hand.

Type in Rhythm: Develop a steady, consistent pace rather than bursts of speed.

Slow Down: If your accuracy drops below 95%, slow down until you can type accurately.

Fix Mistakes Immediately: When you notice a pattern of mistakes on certain keys, practice those keys specifically.

Read Ahead: Look 2-3 words ahead of what you're typing to anticipate upcoming keys.

Take Breaks: Fatigue leads to mistakes. Take a 5-minute break every 30 minutes.

• Looking at the keyboard while typing
• Using only 2-4 fingers instead of all 10
• Resting wrists on the desk or keyboard
• Slouching or poor posture
• Prioritizing speed over accuracy in early learning
• Inconsistent practice schedule
• Not using proper finger-to-key assignments

Start with Basics: Master the home row before moving to other keys.

Progressive Learning: Add one new row at a time, gradually building your skill.

Practice Weak Keys: Use TypeMaster Academy's weak key trainer to focus on your problem areas.

Real-World Practice: Once comfortable, practice by typing emails, documents, or stories.

Set Goals: Aim for specific WPM and accuracy targets for each practice session.

Track Progress: Use your dashboard to monitor improvement over time.

20-30 WPM: Beginner - Learning finger placement and basic patterns

30-40 WPM: Intermediate - Comfortable with all keys, building speed

40-50 WPM: Proficient - Good speed for everyday typing tasks

50-60 WPM: Advanced - Professional typing speed

60-70 WPM: Expert - Very fast and accurate typing

70+ WPM: Elite - Exceptional typing ability

Average professional typist: 50-80 WPM with 95%+ accuracy

Keyboard Type: Use a full-size keyboard with tactile feedback. Mechanical keyboards can help with accuracy.

Key Resistance: Choose a keyboard with medium key resistance - not too stiff, not too soft.

Wrist Rest: Use a wrist rest for breaks, but not while actively typing.

Lighting: Ensure good ambient lighting to reduce eye strain.