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I still look at the keyboard ;)
Have u completed all the exercises of typing programs?
As to discipline: I am not very disciplined myself so instead of typing half an hour a day I sat down a whole weekend, several hours on block. That was enough for my needs.
Don't laugh, but you may find yourself munching on some Crabby Patties here shortly.Obviously you can't type either: it's spelled Krabby Patties.
I learned to type from a software program. About halfway through, I abandoned the program and developed my own method of typing.
Obviously you can't type either: it's spelled Krabby Patties.
Busted! Obviously since the keys are so close together, it was an easy mistake. ;)
Once you learn the "Home Row" and which keys are assigned to which fingers, you'll be off and running. Once that clicks, it becomes habitual.
Hey, SpongeBob has my daughter (8) typing 15 WPM with the correct fingers! She still uses the two finger approach when Daddy isn't watching. I'll teach her though. Being able to navigate the keyboard effectively and efficiently is probably one of the most important skillsets we could have. If I'm at 110 WPM and you've reached 55 WPM, I'm going to get twice as much done. ;)
I've given up and heavily rely on spellcheck. :)
Consistency is the vital ingredient here. Over time your muscles will develop a reliable memory for where things are and you'll need to watch your fingers less and less.
I have no idea when I stopped watching my fingers as I typed, but these days the only time I need to watch them is for typing numbers.
I have no idea when I stopped watching my fingers as I typed, but these days the only time I need to watch them is for typing numbers.
Same here, and only certain numbers. Once I see and hit that first number, the others come naturally. But, if there are multiple numbers, I'll jump over to the numpad.
I had a crush on my Typing Teacher in 4/5/6th grades, that was back in the ... I learned first on a manual typewriter and then moved to an IBM Selectric. It was the only class that I ever received Straight A's in, ever. And, I used to stay after school to help the teacher grade papers after the second year. I got to sit right up front next to her and, I was the only boy in the class out of 30, you tell me, who was the smart one?!
Anyone here using a Dvorak?
Since perl is the language of choice for me, I have a personal affection for this program. It's actually perl driven with a Windows interface. Twice a week, 15 minutes, it will get you up to speed in no time.
The hardest thing about converting is breaking the old habits. It's WORSE than learning it fresh.
Two fingers are enough for me.
Cover all the keys in removable labels (so you don't damage them). Different colour for the ASDF and JKL; keys (resting keys).
Then print off a sheet with the keyboard pattern on and stick it above your monitor.
Believe me, this will slow you down at first, but you soon learn to feel your way around the keyboard rather than look because you learn that there is not point in looking at blank labels!
Typewriter if you can get one, and . . . yes they are still around.
Ha! Boy are they ever.
I have somehow acquired several dozen of them over the past decade, all manual, all portables. Including one (from the late 50's early 60's I think) that is about the size of a 10-years-ago laptop. Remarkable engineering.
Still a little slower with keyboarding than I'd like to be, though - proof that mere ownership does not suffice. ;)
AWA
mere ownership does not suffice
LIke the shoe ads say, "Just do it!"
Some exercise examples:
1. ASDFGF (left hand) ;LKJHJ (right hand) ASDFGF ;LKJHJ
2. Practise each finger at a time in diagonal lines
AQAZA SWSXS DEDCD FRTGBVF (left hand)
;P;/; LOL.L KIK,K JUYHNMJ (right hand)
(You can also practise this one with numbers)
It may have helped that I had played the violin for years, which naturally greatly developed the coordination in the fingers of my left hand.
Typing speed would help you type faster, currently having it and I'm enjoying.
