These guides answer the questions that come up when you start practicing: what a normal typing speed is, how WPM and accuracy are worked out, which finger belongs on which key, and how to break the habit of looking down. Others cover posture, keyboard layouts like Dvorak and Colemak, typing on a phone and keyboard ghosting. Each one is written to be used alongside the typing test, lessons and games on this site, so you can read a tip and try it right away.
Typing Guides
10 Finger Typing for Beginners
Learn 10 finger typing from scratch: where your fingers rest, which finger presses which key, and a simple routine that builds speed without looking.
Average Typing Speed: How Fast Do People Type?
What is the average typing speed? See commonly cited WPM ranges from beginner to expert, what employers ask for, and how to measure your own speed.
Home Row Keys Explained
The home row keys are ASDF and JKL; on a QWERTY keyboard. Learn where each finger rests, why the F and J bumps matter, and how to practice the home row.
How Long Does It Take to Learn Touch Typing?
How long does it take to learn touch typing? Realistic timelines for learning the keys, getting back to your old speed and passing 40 or 60 WPM.
How to Stop Looking at the Keyboard When Typing
Practical ways to stop looking at the keyboard when typing: find home by feel, use an on-screen guide, cover your hands and practice at a steady pace.
How to Type Faster
Learn how to type faster with a step-by-step plan: fix finger placement, stop looking at the keys, train accuracy first and practice daily.
How Is WPM Calculated?
How is WPM calculated? Learn the 5-character word rule, the difference between net and raw WPM, how accuracy and KPH work, with worked examples.
Keyboard Ghosting Explained
What keyboard ghosting is, why keys go missing when you press several at once, what 2KRO, 6KRO and NKRO mean, and how to test your own keyboard online.
Average Typing Speed on a Phone
What is the average typing speed on a phone? Typical mobile WPM, why phones are slower than keyboards, and practical ways to type faster on touchscreens.
QWERTY vs Dvorak vs Colemak
QWERTY vs Dvorak vs Colemak compared: where each layout came from, finger movement, learning curve, shortcuts and whether switching is worth it for you.
Touch Typing Finger Chart for QWERTY Keyboards
A touch typing finger chart for QWERTY keyboards. See which finger presses every key, row by row, plus how to use Shift, Space and the number row.
Proper Typing Posture: How to Sit, Reach and Rest
A practical guide to proper typing posture: chair and desk height, wrist position, screen distance and hand shape, plus a quick checklist before you type.