Why Learning to Type Well Matters

Think about how much you type each day. You type to:

• Chat with friends
• Write emails
• Do homework
• Search the web

What is Good Typing?

Good typing means using all your fingers the right way. Each finger has its own keys to press. You don't look at the keyboard while typing. Your fingers know where to go by memory.

Why It Helps

Learning to type well helps you in many ways:

1. Save Time

Fast typing means you finish work quicker. If you type 30 words per minute, a 300-word essay takes 10 minutes. At 60 words per minute, it only takes 5 minutes!

2. Make Fewer Mistakes

Good typists make fewer errors. They don't need to look at the keyboard, so they can spot mistakes right away.

3. Focus Better

When you don't worry about finding keys, you can focus on your ideas. Your fingers do the typing while your brain thinks about what to say.

Simple Tips to Start

• Keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF JKL;)
• Don't look at your hands while typing
• Practice for 15 minutes every day
• Start slow - speed comes later

Real Life Example

Meet Tom. He used to type with two fingers. Writing a homework assignment took him 2 hours. After learning to type properly, he now finishes in 45 minutes. That's more time for fun!