Typing

Looking to learn how to type, or how to improve your typing speed? Check out these resources for instruction, exercises, practice, and typing games that will help you improve your words-per-minute in no time.

How to Learn Typing

Learning how to type can be a great way to improve your computer skills and increase your efficiency when working on a computer. There are a few different ways that you can go about learning how to type, and the method that you choose will likely depend on your level of skill and comfort with computers.

If you are a complete beginner, it might be a good idea to start with a typing tutorial or program that can teach you the basics of how to type. There are a number of different typing tutorials available for free online, or you can purchase a program that will provide you with step-by-step instructions.

Once you have learned the basics of how to type, you can then begin practicing on your own by finding typing games or exercises online. These can be a great way to improve your speed and accuracy while also having some fun. If you want to learn how to type quickly and efficiently, it is important to practice regularly. Even if you only have a few minutes to spare, you can still use that time to practice your typing skills. The more you practice, the better you will become at typing quickly and accurately.

Learning typing skills can help individuals become more efficient and faster when completing tasks that require the use of a computer keyboard. The ability to quickly type can be beneficial in a number of professional and personal settings, from completing school assignments to communicating with friends and family online. Although touch-typing is the fastest and most accurate way to type, there are a number of different methods that can be used to improve typing speed and accuracy. Some common typing tips include:

  • Maintaining good posture and alignment while typing to avoid strain on the wrists and fingers.
  • Keeping the hands and fingers in the proper position on the keyboard.
  • Practicing regularly to maintain proficiency and speed.
  • Using shortcut keys and taking advantage of word-prediction features to type more quickly.

Typing Resources

Typing.com free typing curriculum logo and lesson interface

Typing.com

A completely free, full K-12 touch-typing curriculum from Teaching.com, with lessons, tests, games, and a teacher/parent dashboard for tracking progress.

Young child learning keyboarding skills

Keyboarding Without Tears

A developmentally sequenced K-5 keyboarding and digital-citizenship program from Learning Without Tears, built specifically for younger hands and growing readers.

Child learning to touch type at a computer

TypingClub

A free, gamified touch-typing course from edClub with 600+ bite-sized lessons, stars and badges, and a parent dashboard — a favorite for elementary and middle-school homeschoolers.

Nitro Type multiplayer typing race game

Nitro Type

A free multiplayer typing-race game from Teaching.com where students improve speed and accuracy by racing other typists in real time — great motivation for reluctant practicers.

Keybr adaptive typing trainer interface

Keybr

A free, no-frills typing trainer that uses an algorithm to generate practice text targeting your weakest keys — best for older students and teens building real speed.

Typesy typing software for families

Typesy

Cloud-based typing software built for families and homeschoolers, with adaptive lessons, video instruction, games, and detailed progress tracking across multiple students.

Epistory - Typing Chronicles

Epistory - Typing Chronicles

Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of...

VocabClass

VocabClass

VocabClass lessons are designed to engage students, improve motivation in learning the subject matter, and generate better results.

Arcademics multiplayer edu-games

Arcademics multiplayer edu-games

Free real-time multiplayer math and word games — strong in classrooms and co-ops where kids can race each other; lighter solo than the marketing implies.