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Is 70 wpm fast?
70 wpm: You are way above average! You would qualify for any typing job assuming your typing accuracy is high enough. 80 wpm: You’re a catch! Any employer looking for a typist would love to have you.
What finger do you use to type the G ki?
Each index or pointer finger is responsible for two rows of keys. The right hand pointer takes the “U” and “M” column, as well as the “Y,” “H” and “N” keys. The left hand index finger is at rest on “F” and moves up for “R,” down for “V” and over for “T,” “G” and “B”.
How do you type like a pro?
Typing speed
- Do not rush when you just started learning. Speed up only when your fingers hit the right keys out of habit.
- Take your time when typing to avoid mistakes. The speed will pick up as you progress.
- Always scan the text a word or two in advance.
- Pass all typing lessons at Ratatype.
Who has the highest WPM?
Barbara Blackburn
The highest typing speed ever recorded was 216 words per minute (wpm), set by Stella Pajunas in 1946, using an IBM electric typewriter. Currently, the fastest English language typist is Barbara Blackburn, who reached a peak typing speed of 212 wpm during a test in 2005, using a Dvorak simplified keyboard.
How fast should a 12 yr old type?
Final Target
| Beginner (6 to 11 years) | Beginner (12 to 16 years) | Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 wpm | 30 wpm | +10 wpm |
| 75 cpm | 150 cpm | +50 cpm |
| 80% accuracy | 85% accuracy | +5% accuracy |
Which finger would you type 9 with?
Learn Finger Placement on the Number Keypad The positions are: 1, 4 and 7 = Index Finger. 2, 5 and 8 = Middle Finger. 3, 6 and 9 = Ring Finger.
Which key has a bump on the numeric keypad?
The small bumps or ridges (homing bars) found on the F and J keyboard keys (position keys) help position your left and right hands without having to look at the keyboard. For example, without looking at your hands, you can feel the small bumps to correctly position your left and right index fingers on the F and J keys.
What’s the best way to learn to type?
How to Type: 5 Tips for Faster Typing Learn to touch type. Aim for accuracy rather than speed. Learn the entire keyboard. Practice typing exercises regularly. Minimize your physical effort.
Are there any free online classes for typing?
Instructions and lessons available in Spanish or English – you choose! Grade, track, and report on students’ progress in real time. Unlimited students, unlimited classes, unlimited teachers, unlimited schools. Typing.com’s teacher portal is FREE! Free for Students. Free for Teachers. Free for Everyone.
How to contact typing club for FREE Typing?
Contact; [email protected]; Phone: 202-609-9919; Toll Free: 1-800-712-8895; Fax: 1-240-772-5885
Can you type without looking at the keyboard?
Having the ability to type without looking at the keyboard is the most important factor in achieving a fast typing speed. Even if you have memorized many of the keys, unfamiliar keys will slow you down just like speed bumps on the freeway. Taking your eyes off the screen to peek at the keyboard disrupts your focus…