Typing speed
- Do not rush when you just started learning. Speed up only when your fingers hit the right keys out of habit.
- Take your time when typing to avoid mistakes. The speed will pick up as you progress.
- Always scan the text a word or two in advance.
- Pass all typing lessons at Ratatype.
How can I improve my typing speed?
How to increase your typing speed
- Focus on accuracy over speed. When I was learning to type, I spent a lot of time trying to get the words out as quickly as possible. ...
- Stop with the hunt and peck. ...
- Practice this phrase. ...
- Set specific goals. ...
- Use online tests and resources. ...
- Stretch your hands, neck, and shoulders.
Is typing 120 wpm fast?
An average professional typist types usually in speeds of 43 to 80 wpm, while some positions can require 80 to 95 (usually the minimum required for dispatch positions and other time-sensitive typing jobs), and some advanced typists work at speeds above 120 wpm.
Is typing 80 wpm fast?
An average professional typist types usually in speeds of 50 to 80 wpm, while some positions can require 80 to 95 (usually the minimum required for dispatch positions and other time-sensitive typing jobs), and some advanced typists work at speeds above 120 wpm.