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Typing vs Handwriting vs Dictation: Which Is Fastest?
How typing, handwriting, phone typing and voice dictation compare for speed and accuracy, and which one suits notes, long documents and messages.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
Typing for Programmers: Brackets, Symbols and Code
Why code is harder to type than prose, which fingers reach the brackets and operators, and how to practise so the keyboard stops interrupting your thinking.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
The Number Pad: How to Type Ten Key by Touch
Finger placement for the numeric keypad, what KPH means, the speeds data entry jobs ask for, and a practice plan for entering numbers without looking.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
Mechanical vs Membrane Keyboards: Does Your Keyboard Change Your Typing Speed?
How mechanical, membrane and laptop keyboards differ, what switch types mean, and how much any of it really affects your speed and accuracy.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
Keyboard Shortcuts That Save More Time Than Typing Faster
The text editing, window and browser shortcuts that keep your hands on the keys, for Windows and Mac, and a simple way to make them stick.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
Hunt and Peck vs Touch Typing: Is It Worth Relearning?
An honest look at what self-taught typists gain by switching to touch typing, what it costs, who should not bother, and how to make the change without losing weeks of work.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
How to Type Faster on a Phone
Two thumbs, swipe typing, autocorrect, text shortcuts and the keyboard settings that make the biggest difference to typing speed on a phone.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
How to Type Accents and Special Characters on Any Keyboard
The quickest ways to type é, ñ, ü, ç, ß, ¿ and € on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook and phones, with the exact key combinations for each.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
How to Teach Children to Type
When to start, how long lessons should be, what to practise first and how to keep a child motivated, with a simple plan for parents and teachers.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
How to Stop Looking at the Keyboard While Typing
Looking down is the habit that keeps most typists slow. Here is why it happens, how to break it in about two weeks, and what to do on the days you slip.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
How to Break Through a Typing Speed Plateau
Stuck at the same WPM for weeks? Here is why typing speed stalls, how to find the thing that is holding you back, and a four week plan to get moving again.
fasttypes team · 10/7/2026
WPM, CPM, Net Speed and Accuracy: Typing Test Terms Explained
What the numbers on a typing test result mean, how each one is calculated, and why two tests can give you different scores.
fasttypes team · 10/6/2026
How to Type Numbers and Symbols Without Looking
The number row and symbol keys are where most touch typists still peek. Here is the finger for each key and a way to practice them.
fasttypes team · 10/6/2026
How Long Does It Take to Learn Touch Typing? A Realistic Timeline
What to expect week by week when you learn to type without looking, and what speeds the process up or slows it down.
fasttypes team · 10/6/2026
The Most Common Typing Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Swapped letters, missed capitals, the same word wrong every time: what causes the usual typing errors and the specific fix for each.
fasttypes team · 10/6/2026
A 15-Minute Daily Typing Practice Plan
A simple daily routine you can repeat: warm up, fix your weak keys, type real text, then measure. Fifteen minutes is enough to keep improving.
fasttypes team · 10/6/2026
How to Prepare for a Typing Test for Data Entry Jobs
What data entry employers actually test for, typical WPM requirements, and how to practice for the format you'll face.
fasttypes team · 9/14/2026
Typing Accuracy vs. Speed: Why Accuracy Should Come First
Chasing WPM before accuracy usually backfires. Here's why slowing down first gets you to a higher top speed.
fasttypes team · 9/14/2026
Touch Typing 101: Home Row, Finger Placement, and Building Muscle Memory
The beginner's guide to touch typing, where to put your fingers, why the home row matters, and how long it actually takes.
fasttypes team · 9/14/2026
What Is a Good WPM? Typing Speed Benchmarks by Age and Job
Average typing speed by age, what counts as fast, and the WPM benchmarks employers actually look for.
fasttypes team · 9/14/2026
Typing Under Pressure: How Multiplayer Races Can Sharpen Your Speed and Focus
Solo practice builds the skill. Racing another person live is what actually tests whether it holds up under pressure.
fasttypes team · 9/12/2026
From Typewriters to Touchscreens: A Brief History of How We Type
The keyboard on your desk carries habits and compromises from machines that stopped being made generations ago.
fasttypes team · 9/12/2026
QWERTY vs. Dvorak vs. Colemak: Are Alternative Keyboard Layouts Worth Learning?
QWERTY was designed for a machine from the 1870s. Here's what actually happens when you switch to something newer.
fasttypes team · 9/12/2026
Ergonomics 101: How to Set Up Your Desk to Type Faster and Pain-Free
Most typing speed lost to fatigue and pain has nothing to do with skill, it comes from a desk setup fighting against your hands.
fasttypes team · 9/12/2026
The Science of Muscle Memory: Why Typing Practice Actually Works
Fast, accurate typing isn't a talent you're born with, it's a motor skill your brain builds the same way it learns to ride a bike.
fasttypes team · 9/12/2026
How to Improve Your WPM
Most typing advice boils down to "go faster," but the habits that actually move your WPM look nothing like that.
fasttypes team · 9/8/2026