Ways to Increase Typing Speed and Accuracy

Simple tips to double your typing speed so that you can write your articles faster.

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Typing speed is measured in Words per Minute (WPM). According to the typing speed infographics by Ratatype, the average typing speed is approximately 40 WPM (Words Per Minute). They used data from Alexa.com, Quantcast.com, etc., to prepare it. Worth looking at it.

You can increase your typing speed using a few simple tips. Faster speed will allow you to write faster and write more. Your initial draft can be finished quicker, and you will be able to allow you to type at the speed of your thinking.

Anna Feit, a doctoral student at Aalto University and co-author of a research study of 136 million keystrokes from 168,000 volunteers, says: “You do not need to change to the touch typing system if you want to learn to type faster. A few simple exercises can help you to improve your typing technique.” She suggests the following practices:

• Pay attention to errors, as they are costly to correct. Slow down to avoid them, and you will be faster in the long run.
• Learn to type without looking at fingers. Being able to look at the screen while typing also allows you to detect mistakes quickly.
• Practice rollover: use…