<p>I type pretty fast when looking at the keyboard. And I know where all the keys are but it takes me forever to type without looking. Typing something with looking might take me a minute but 3 or 4 without.
Do any of you know how to type without looking at the keyboard? How do you do it? Does it just come by practice?</p>
<p>omg, this post took me forever to type without looking at the keyboard!!!</p>
<p>it's easy for me now. Once you type enough, you basically memorize the keyboard and know where all the keys are. Also, during middle schools everyone was required to take computer class, which involved typing, ms word and other boring stuff. But in typing class, we learned how to "correctly type" that is where to place your fingers and such.</p>
<p>so only continuous practice will make it easier!?</p>
<p>yeah in like 6th grade and stuff I couldnt, but nowadays i just type so much, i just kinda learned along the way.</p>
<p>stuck-on-1700,</p>
<p>Isn't that like anything else in life?</p>
<p>Typing courses are helpful though.</p>
<p>how long would it take to be able to do it without having to press the wrong buttons all the time?</p>
<p>yeah, i have the same problem. if i type without looking at the keyboard, i'm always off by a couple of keys.</p>
<p>It just takes crazy amounts of practice. If I'm not thinking about it, I generally do it; when I try to, it doesn't work as splendidly. (And it probably helps that I have a laptop, and that I program and write in my spare time -- ergo, loads of typing.</p>
<p>well, I have alot of free time on my hands so I guess alot of practice would do it.
Should I just type incoherant sentences and giberish or what?</p>
<p>No, you should not.</p>
<p>The trick is to train your fingers to rest in the correct position and to practice specific keystrokes in certain orders. I suggest you actually take a typing class, as it's a relatively fast way of learning the proper techniques.</p>
<p>okay. I'll look around for a course.
So it would take longer on my own but I can eventually teach myself?
But I'd rather pick the faster method.</p>
<p>Part of learning how to properly type is form and training. Courses are good for this.</p>
<p>Look at the "Mavis Beacon" software...it might be a cheap option.</p>
<p>okay, I'll do that.
Do you know how long a course might be, on average? so I can sort stuff out accordingly.</p>
<p>It depends on what you want. I went from 15WPM to about 55-65 WPM in a 7 week course. I've since gotten to about 75-85 WPM or so...</p>
<p>I used to be a horrible typer...but then I got this wonderful thing called MSN messanger. Suddenly I was forced to type all the time to talk to my friends...I got it in 8th grade and now, as a senior, I can type pretty fast (I don't know the exact WPM) and I never have to look at the keyboard.</p>
<p>I average about 130-150 WPM average, and a few years ago I was about 75. You just need to start practicing typing while not looking and over time you will develop memory of the keys and become more accurate.</p>
<p>I've been trying that for a while now. I've noticed that I can type a little faster than before but it still needs alot of work. I think that in a few weeks I might be able to type pretty fast without having to look at the keyboard.</p>
<p>Why would you want to improve by that much unless you want to be a secretary? I am satisfied with my 30ish wpm.</p>
<p>a great way to learn to type without the keyboard is to chat on AIM ALOT! Your fingers will automatically know where to go. Trust me. Hey look at that I typed all of this without looking and Im not even using homerow. and no it didn't take me very long.</p>
<p>Hahaa AIM chat fer sure. Also I just type with my keyboard under my desk anyway so I never even look at it anymore :P</p>
<p>*I hate having it stick out and whatnot... it's just weird and I'd rather not have it on top of my desk.</p>
<p>I took a typing course in school in like 7th grade I guess? It really helps. Just try and remember where to rest your fingers and then the movements you have to make to reach common keys. Like off the keyboard I prolly couldn't exactly tell you where v is anymore or x or c but I have a general idea - and more importantly as soon as the fingers hit the keyboard I know where the x is.</p>