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How to Learn Typewriting Online

Learning to type properly using the 10-finger placement technique on a keyboard is something that usually needs to be taught, as it is not instinctive for most individuals. The hand position for 10-finger placement is the same on both computer keyboards and typewriters. There are ways to learn typewriting online so that the ten-finger placement method becomes more familiar and comfortable, reducing wrist and hand fatigue and making typing faster and more accurate.

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Instructions

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  Find an online typing course that teaches the basics of hand position on the keyboard. A few websites that teach typing online include Typing-Lessons.org, Learn2Type.com and TypingAdventure.com.
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  Practice typing basics once you have learned the basic hand position for typing. A few websites that offer practice sessions include Sense-Lang.org and PowerTyping.com.
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  Play typing games to get faster and more accurate when typing online. Try Captain Keyboard at Zoogma.com, FreeTypingGame.net or FreeOnlineTypingGames.com.
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  Test your skills and accuracy once you have learned how to type online. Increased words per minute (WPM) can be a valuable job skill. A few online test options include TypingTest.com or PowerTyping.com.
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  Practice typing numbers on the 10-key pad on the computer keyboard. Once comfortable with the key pad, take a few tests at Learn2Type.com or LearntoType.org.

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