How To Learn Typing For Beginners

Typing supports the idea that each finger has its area on the keyboard. Thanks to this, you can type without looking at the keys. Train regularly and your fingers will learn their position on the keyboard using muscle memory.

There are no secret methods or tricks to learn how to typing for dummies on the keyboard. It might sound disappointing at first, but, in fact, it means that anyone can type faster with time and practice. Once you can type without looking at the keys, you will feel your fingers speed up. It’s not complicated, but you need good posture and know where to place your fingers on the keyboard. With a little patience and persistence, you will be able to type at the keyboard at a respectable speed.

Sitting posture for typing

• Sit upright and remember to keep your back straight.
• Keep your elbows bent at the right angle.
• Face the screen with your head tilted slightly forward.
• Maintain a minimum distance of 45 to 70 cm between your eyes and the screen.
• Keep your shoulder, arm, and wrist muscles as tight as possible. The wrists can touch the table in front of the keyboard. Never shift your weight on your wrists while resting on them.

Position on the support row

Bend your fingers slightly and put them on the QSDF and JKLM keys located in the middle row of the letter keys. This row is called the support row because you always start from these keys and always come back to them.

The F and J keys located under your index fingers should have a raised line so that you can find them easily without having to look.

Keyboard diagram

The colored keyboard below the input field lesson will help you understand with which finger to press each key.

• Press the keys only with the fingers for which they have been reserved.
• Always return to the starting position of the fingers “QSDF – JKLM”.
• As you type, imagine the location of the symbol on the keyboard.
• Establish and maintain a rhythm while tapping. Your strikes should happen at equal intervals.
• The SHIFT key is always struck by the little finger opposite the one hitting the other key.
• Use the thumb of the hand that works best for you to press the space bar.

This method may seem uncomfortable at first, but don’t stop. You will find that you type quickly, easily, and simply. For the best possible result, choose a typing course for your keyboard layout and in the language you want.

Movement fingers

Do not check out the keys once you type. Simply slide your fingers until they find the mark on the support row.

Limit the movement of your hands and fingers only to what is necessary to press a specific key. Keep your hands and fingers on the brink of the essential position. This improves typing speed and reduces stress on the hands.

Pay attention to ring fingers and little fingers, as they are largely underdeveloped.

Typing speed

• Do not rush when you start learning. Accelerate only when your fingers routinely hit the right keys.
• Take your time when typing to avoid mistakes. The speed will increase as you progress.
• Always look at the text a word or two in advance.
• Take all the typing lessons on Ratatype. This will help you to exceed the average typing speed.

Practice.

 Close your eyes and say the letters out loud as you type them. You can also practice knowing the position of the keys without looking at the keyboard by looking elsewhere and pronouncing the letters as you pronounce them. This will help you memorize the keys. Continue to workout in this method until you no longer need to pronounce the letters

Take care of yourself

Take a break if you feel that you are easily distracted and that you make a lot of mistakes. It is more productive to return once you feel refreshed.

Ulani Uriah

Umar Nisar was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Umar Nisar has contributed to many online publications including PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Umar Nisar earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Umar Nisar follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.

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