Questions around how to improve the speed of inputting text by pressing keys on some kind of keypad.
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How to mitigate typing problem [closed]
when typing almost every sentence, I must have some typo, and need to hit backspace to correct it. Although I am typing reasonably fast, as I have typed for 10 years, but the accuracy problem seems ...
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How can i find touch typing lesson for words with middle row only
I am learning touch typing. I want practice step by step.
Is there any site where i can have the options of the keys to select and then have lesson for those slected keys only.
I mean I select the ...
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Typing versus Handwriting for recall
It is common for self-teaching courses to insist of writing something down, rather than just thinking about it. But how about typing it?
Is it just the extra time it takes to write something down ...
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Programmer/Coder/SysAdmin Typing Productivity
I try to learn how to type fast and have managed to learn a lot. I am quite good at typing english text now. I do a lot of programmation though and if QWERTY seems fitted for english text, it doesn't ...
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Improve 10 finger typing: app to force the correct shift-key
I'm good at typing with 10-fingers, as I use a blank keyboard.
But I have a problem. I almost always use the left Shift key, even if the right Shift key would be better (same for Ctrl).
What I'm ...
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Touch Typing for Programmers
I have been using Typing Master to learn touch typing, but it doesn't cover the symbols and numbers I user as a programmer to any significant extent. Is there any touch typing software that is more ...
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Spelling recommendations — shortcut keys
In word processors (such as Microsoft Word or Libreoffice), you right-click on an incorrectly spelled word to bring up a list of suggestions.
Is there a shortcut key that does the same thing so I ...
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Dvorak vs. Colemak breakdown? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How effective is the Dvorak keyboard at improving productivity?
What are the pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages between them? Let's assume the premise that both ...
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Touch typing Catch-22: How do I switch from hunt-and-peck without losing too much productivity during the switch?
I badly want to learn touch-typing because it will enable me not to look at the keyboard when typing and will increase my typing speed in the long run. But I face one problem which is related to "in ...
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Will a mechanical keyboard improve productivity
I have heard that mechanical keyboard improve typing speed. Is there any research to support this? I am considering getting a mechanical keyboard, but I already type pretty fast (90 wpm) so I am ...
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How do I get faster at typing when you already have a decent speed?
At the moment I type roughly with 60 words per minute. What kind of practice would I have to do to get to 90 words per minute?
What practice is best and how much time would it take?
