How to Improve Typing Speed

Steps

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   Consider taking a typing class to refresh your computer skills and increase how fast you type. Typing courses are offered for various skill levels and are available both online and on site. If you attend a professional course, you will learn the tips of the trade from those who are typing veterans.
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   Type with both your hands, as this is the best way to ensure a fast typing speed. Using only 2 fingers will slow you down, and covering the home row keys is a typing technique designed for a reason and is worth learning. Home row keys are A, S, D, and F for the left hand fingers and J, K, L, and ; for the right hand fingers.
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   Get into the habit of sitting with a good posture when you type so that you are comfortable and can focus on better typing speed and accuracy. Being comfortable will also ensure that you type for longer periods.
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   Practice typing as often as possible so that you familiarize yourself with the layout of the typing keys. There are a number of online resources that you can take advantage of that will help you improve your skill. Online chat, email, online forums, and typing games are all fun ways to interact with people while improving on your skill as a typist. Another great way to practice is to copy pages from books. This technique allows you to focus on the typing itself and not on what you are typing.
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   Make a point of not looking at the keyboard while you are typing. Once you feel confident that you know the key layout, practice typing from memory. It won't be easy at first, but with constant training, it will become second nature. Once you have mastered this skill, you will actually know when you are pressing the wrong key without looking.
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   Take advantage of typing-speed tests on a regular basis. You can find many free tests online. If you take these tests frequently you can not only improve your skill but you can take note of your own progression.