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We all know that typing speed
matters. Whether youre applying for
a job as a paralegal or an executive
assistant, being able to type quickly
and accurately might be the only skill
that stands between you and another
equally qualified applicant.
Can you type 65+ words per minute?
If you didnt have the benefit of
taking a typing course or two in
school, that might not be the case.
So, how do you get those skills up to
par in a short period of time so that
you can compete for these high
paying positions?
Heres 5 shortcuts that will help you
increase your typing speed in no time.
We dont guarantee overnight results
but, if you follow these tips youll
definitely get a leg up on the
competition.

Technique Matters
Touch typing is 80% technique, 10% accuracy and 10% speed. People who are
masters at touch typing will tell you that without proper hand position and typing
technique, youll only be able to type so fast.

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Think about it, there is no way that the person using the hunt and peck method will
ever be as fast as someone who uses proper technique on a QWERTY keyboard. Using
the proper technique will make learning to type much easier and open a world of
opportunities when it comes to increasing typing speed.

Errors are Opportunities for Improvement

When you first start learning to touch type, youre going to make some errors. In fact
you might make a lot of them. Your success really depends on how you view making
those mistakes do you see them as a failure or as an opportunity to improve?
People who see their mistakes as an opportunity to improve generally learn faster than
people who dont. Your mindset plays a big part in how quickly you learn and how
much information you are able to take in.

Repetition Never Gets Boring

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Touch typing is all about muscle memory, which means that your muscles will need
some time to adjust to the new techniques that you are learning. The best and
quickest way to do this is through repetition.
By doing the same exercise over and over you will be able to ingrain those movements
into your muscle memory. If you are using an online typing tutor, set a high standard
for yourself. Make a decision to master a technique 100% before moving on to the next
lesson.
This may seem more time consuming upfront but, if you do this the subsequent lessons
will be easier since they are built upon the techniques taught in the previous lessons.

Good Posture Can Work Wonders

Posture is one of the most overlooked factors when it comes to learning to type quickly.
Poor posture not only takes a toll on your muscles, but can affect your energy levels
and accuracy as well.
Good posture while typing will keep up your energy levels and also allow your fingers
to rest in the correct position. Keeping correct posture allows you to type faster, more
accurately and will help prevent injury. The correct posture to have while typing is
relaxed with feet squarely on the floor and wrists level with the keyboard.

Dont Look at the Keyboard

Another great trick to help you increase your typing speed in a short period of time is to
avoid looking at the keyboard. Initially, this may result in more mistakes, but you will
learn the positions of the keys at a much higher rate without using the keyboard as a
crutch.
Because it can be tempting to simply look down at the keyboard, try covering the
keyboard and your hands with a piece of paper while you type. Or, if you really want to
challenge your self, Das Keyboard Ultimate is a keyboard with blank keys that will
literally force you to learn the keys via motor-skills.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Finally, the best way to increase your typing speed is through good old practice. While
practice isnt necessarily a shortcut and requires dedicated effort, it really is the best
way to see results. Even if you practice your typing skills for 30 minutes each day for a
month, you will see an improvement that can make all the difference in helping you land
your dream job.
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Talal Khan Bahria University

good lesson i like this i am on 23 wpm and now on 102 wpm
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2 Follow Post May 20 at 8:38pm

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Cody Letellier

1 Follow Post April 29 at 3:49pm

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Dont do online things like typingweb.com just make sure your

typing the keys properly then do it whenever you go on your
computer. Dont practice with typingweb then go right back to
looking at the keys. Just use it ALL THE TIME. By the way I can
type 118 WPM.
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12 Follow Post October 16, 2013 at 5:56am

Shameem Khan Computer Trainer In D B Tech at

Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh
can it possible ..................if yes please give some
extra tips
at shameem.khan392@gmail.com
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2 November 12, 2013 at 9:12pm

Raul Spilca London, United Kingdom

Cody, how do you get around a busy job while you
are trying to learn proper typing technique? I cannot
afford going down to 25 wpm in my job
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1 December 27, 2013 at 8:21pm

Zeeshan Parvez
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Is that speed with or without proper punctuation. Your

comment has no commas or periods!
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2 February 10 at 10:49am

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Purushotham Dakuru Computer Oprater( at Strideinfo
that is ok but am unable to type the matters with out seeing the
keyboard...can u help me out plzzz
Reply Like Follow Post May 15 at 3:22pm
Vaibhav Saxena Gyan mahavidhalya
thanks ....for giving tips.....
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