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Typewriting is the run of inputting text into the device, like the typewriter, computer, or the calculator, by pressing keys on the keyboard. It may be distinguished from either more means of input, like a utilise of pointing devices like a computer mouse, and text input via speech recognition.

As of 2005, typing is by far a dominant method of inputting text into computers, speech recognition being a distant 2nd.

Interface features like spell checker, autocomplete and autoreplace serve to facilitate & speed higher typewriting & to block or even right errors a typist could produce. Technique

A basic system includes these information:

  • Use a home row technique
  • Keep radiocarpal joint higher & nin resting on desk or even keyboard to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Place feet flat on the floor before of you
  • Sit by having back straight & supported by back of chair
  • Keep elbows or so your systems sides by using forearms slanted slightly upward to the keyboard
  • Use touch typing – eyes should remain on source copy in the least days (when opposed to hunt and peck typing)

    • Letter Chase Typing Tutor
    [Win] Full-featured tutorial.

    FasType
    [Win - DOS] Touch typing tutorial. Inexpensive school licenses available.

    Kids 'n' Keys Typing Tutor Game
    A learning game to introduce children to the keyboard and teach them keyboarding and mouse skills.

    Captain Keyboard
    A "Space Invaders" style game that teaches typing.

    Nimblefingers
    A free program for learning touch typing quickly. For all age groups. Additional features when registered.

    Accu-Type 4
    [Win] tutor in English, French, Spanish or Polish takes as little as 12 hours to train for touch typing.

    SuperKids Typing Software Review
    Parent, teacher, and student teams' results of comparing nine typing programs.

    TypingMaster
    [Win] A family of Windows applications and web services enabling computer users to improve their typing efficiency. Also offers free typing tests.

    Power Typing
    [Win] Shareware with multiple skill levels. Includes an emulation of the standard Civil Placement Typing Tests.

    Nail It Now Typing Tutor
    For busy people. A free preview is available online.
    Reference: Education: Distance Learning: Online Courses: Typing






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