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Long reads for steadier, quicker fingers
A practical plan for adults learning to touch type: posture, home row, the slow first fortnight and how to use free games to keep going.
Practice note 1Learning to touch type as an adult without losing heart
Most adults who try to learn touch typing give up in the first week, because they get slower before they get faster. Here is how to survive that dip and come out typing properly.
Practice note 2What your words per minute really says about you
A words-per-minute figure looks precise, but it depends heavily on what you typed, how errors were treated and whether you were having a good morning. Here is how to read the number without fooling yourself.