How to learn to type quickly on the keyboard

The life of almost every modern person, in one way or another, is connected with the use of computers. Adults earn money with the help of smart machines, children study and play. Regardless of the purpose for which a home PC or a portable work laptop is intended, it is impossible not to use the keyboard located under the monitor or screen.

REFERENCE. A keyboard is a device that allows you to enter text information and control a computer. Modern keyboards are a set of keys arranged in a certain order, most often the same on all PC models.

How to learn to type quickly on a computer keyboard

Typing quickly on a keyboard is the dream of every person who spends a lot of time doing this activity. Typing quickly on the keyboard increases productivity and allows your hands to keep up with your thoughts, which is especially important for people in creative professions who need inspiration to work.

IMPORTANT. Fast typing skills help relieve unnecessary eye strain. Constant changes in focus and differences in lighting negatively affect vision.People who are forced to constantly look from the monitor to the keys get tired and feel a burning sensation in their eyes much faster and more often than those who can write continuously.

Those who decide to master the technique of fast typing on a keyboard need to listen to several useful tips:

• Quitting bad habits. Avid gamers who are accustomed to holding their hands in such a way that their fingers are in close access to the “c”, “f”, “s” and “v” keys most often also focus on them when typing, which is fundamentally wrong. This habit does not allow the hands to take a comfortable position that would allow them to use all 10 fingers, rather than 4. In addition, some bad habits that you should get rid of include typing text (even small messages) with just 1-2 fingers.
• Printing without peeking. Practice shows that even experienced copywriters who can type several tens of thousands of characters in a day remember well where this or that number is located on the keyboard. However, they also periodically glance at the keyboard, trying to make sure their movements are correct, which significantly slows down the typing process. Daily training and the belief that your hands themselves “remember” where and what button will help you cope with the urge to spy. You can spy, but only as a rare exception.
• Using “hot combinations”. In addition to the fact that you can type text on the keyboard, it also replaces the mouse. A combination of two or three alternately pressed or simultaneously held down keys can help you perform basic actions with text, find the necessary information in the browser, and even control your computer.According to their purpose, the keys are divided into groups: alphanumeric, numeric keys, modifying and control keys, and cursor keys. Each of the above groups has its own “hot combinations” that allow you to perform certain actions without a mouse. So, for example, the most popular alphanumeric key combinations are Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V, which allow you to copy and paste text. Ctrl+A helps you select all the text, while Ctrl+X can cut it out.

IMPORTANT. When working with “hot keys”, with the correct position of the hands, the little fingers should be used.

• Work at the same rhythm. Not only musicians and dancers, spending time in countless rehearsals and training, choose a rhythm that is convenient for themselves. People who type on a computer can also make the process a little easier by choosing a suitable typing rhythm - the time interval between pressing buttons.
• No need to hit buttons. Strong and sharp impacts on the keyboard slow down the typing process and lead to rapid fatigue. To avoid unnecessary stress on your hands, you need to press the buttons with the pad of your finger, easily jumping from one letter or number to another.6. There's no need to rush. There is no need to try to type quickly without looking at the keyboard. Increasing the speed of typing is allowed only after pressing the desired keys using the fingers of both hands becomes a habit.

How to type on the keyboard with both hands correctly

Correct and fast typing on a keyboard means, first of all, typing using all 10 fingers. Typing with 1 or 2 fingers is acceptable only for beginners mastering PCs.

Position of fingers on the keyboard

The correct positioning involves placing your index fingers on the "o" and "a" buttons, while the rest are in the middle line on the remaining three buttons. The thumbs are responsible for the spacebar and, in combination with the little fingers, they introduce “hot” combinations.

IMPORTANT. In addition to the correct position of the hands, the position of the back also affects performance and speed. You need to sit at your desk without straining your spine, but also without slouching. It is necessary to find an optimally comfortable position that does not force you to lean on your back. You cannot prop your chin with one hand.

There is an alternative hand position, which some may find more convenient. If the left hand is above “s”, “v”, “a” and “m” and the right hand is above “o”, “l”, “d”, “t” the position will be considered more natural, however, the little finger will the load is twice as heavy.

Tags for the blind

The fact that typing requires the use of all fingers is indicated by the design of the keys itself. If you look closely at them, you can see that some of the letter buttons have small protrusions. In the Russian layout, these buttons are “a” and “o”.

Pressing the spacebar and duplicate keys

According to the rules of the Russian language, each sentence, proper name, surname or city name must be written with a capital letter. Most people take a break from typing to press the Caps Lock key to lock a capital letter. Moreover, you need to press it twice: turn it on and turn it off. In order not to look up from the text, you must use the duplicate keys Shift, Ctrl, Alt and spacebar. So, the combination of Alt and any letter will make it capital. The combination Alt + 1 will eventually produce an exclamation point and so on.

IMPORTANT.The numeric keypad contains characters that can be typed using duplicate keys.

Learning to type quickly on the keyboard - training simulators

To practice and learn fast typing skills, many programs have been developed that can be used at home. Some of them can be installed on your computer and practice even without an Internet connection, others can only be used via the Internet. Separate online services have been developed for children that allow them to undergo training under the guise of an exciting game. Some of the most popular and effective programs for adults and children include those listed below.

Keyboard solo

One of the best and time-tested simulators, the author of which is journalist and psychologist V. Shahidzhanyan. “Solo” can be downloaded and installed as a program on a PC, or used for online training. The teaching method is developed as a game, which allows you to quickly and easily learn to type without looking down at the keyboard. Regular classes allow you to master touch typing skills in two weeks at a speed of 250 characters per minute. At the end of the training you can take a final test.

IMPORTANT. In addition to the Russian layout, Solo can teach you how to type in the Latin alphabet.

Stamina

The Stamina keyboard trainer can be downloaded for free from the Internet. Work begins by pressing the spacebar. At the top of the screen, letters will be shown that you need to press on the keyboard without looking at it. The operating principle is similar to Solo. If the student presses the correct keys, the text begins to move faster. A few wrong clicks start the process all over again.At the end of each lesson, information is provided on the average speed and quality of typing with the percentage of errors made.

IMPORTANT. It is recommended to exercise on the simulator no longer than 1–2 hours a day. Most users master the desired skill within 2-3 months of continuous training.

VerseQ

By working with the VerseQ program, you can learn to touch type in an extremely short time. A unique and powerful algorithm helps to provide powerful feedback to the student, which greatly facilitates the learning process.

INTERESTING. According to statistics, you can learn to type blindly using the VerseQ simulator in just 15 hours.

The benefits of the VerseQ trainer include:

1. Proven effectiveness. Everyone who underwent training mastered the desired skills.
2. That it suits everyone. Both adults and children can undergo training. It can be used for training from scratch or as a training device to keep fit.
3. No tension during operation. Psychological comfort during training allows you to delve into the process as much as possible without fear of making a mistake.
4. Availability of several difficulty levels. The descending distribution of difficulty allows you to smoothly increase the pace without straining yourself either physically or psychologically.

IMPORTANT. There are free and paid versions of the program.

You can learn to type quickly and competently on your own, without attending special courses and trainings. You just need to follow a few simple rules and select the “right” assistants, which are simulator programs. An understanding that consciousness no longer controls hand movements can indicate that the skill has been fully mastered.