[Dimlead]

I recently started touch typing with ten fingers because l want to start typing much more efficiently and faster since i'm currently using 2 fingers to type, my index fingers, at an wpm of 50 with mostly touch typing,the only time i look at the keyboard is when i make a spelling mistake. But with finger touching with ten fingers i tend to forget to use the assigned fingers for the keys and i also end up pressing down on keys since my fingers are resting on the assigned keys, usually it's the pinky fingers that cause the most trouble due to low dexterity. I am currently at a 15 wpm with this new style of typing, i am currently practicing 30 minutes a day with this new style, on a daily basis. but i cannot use this method in classes just yet since i am too slow right now. My question is how long will it take me to get to at least 80 wpm with 100 percent accuracy? Btw i wrote this using the touch typing 10 finger method

[nicksaban1]

80 wpm is a pretty high goal.
I would start looking keyboard typing games.
There was a game with zombies, instead of a laser gun like the arcade, you could "shoot" with letters on the keyboard, and if you spelled out words, sentences, phrases, ect, you would kill the zombie.

try this
https://www.typingclub.com/

[EliteTM]

My words per minute is at 105 right now. In my experience, I was at 50-60 WPM for a year or two then it just jumped dramatically up. I personally don't type "properly" and neither do my friends who type at around 120 WPM. We all type how it feels natural for us. None of us look at the keyboard anymore either. A fun game that might help you improve is zty.pe (you shot at spaceships), 10 Fast Fingers or Type Racer.

[xADHDx]

I type at 75-80. not sure how but I'm just fast. I also play piano very well and fluently so this could be a connection for myself. I would suggest playing typing games online if you want to get better. qwerty!

[Dimlead]

I type at 75-80. not sure how but I'm just fast. I also play piano very well and fluently so this could be a connection for myself. I would suggest playing typing games online if you want to get better. qwerty!

That's not fast, one of the guys I talk to college typed 130wpm, I saw it myself when he was doing it on 10fastfingers, but his Asian so it wasn't a surprise

[District]

I can honestly touch type with 99-100% accuracy (depending on whether we are using symbols/special characters) at 120-140 wpm. All you need to do is use proper hand position, familiarize yourself with the keyboard your using, and practice. You will get the hang of it. I've been playing MMORPG/Video Games my entire life so I thank that for my ability.

[Trap By My Lonely]

I type without the proper hand position and all that and I usually get atleast 100+ WPM like just did this,
gyazo.com/d6ec5f3fe78e5fd2102a9ba8e1c9281c So really proper isn't always the best
also, the website is nitrotype.com if you wanna try that out

[Dimlead]

I can honestly touch type with 99-100% accuracy (depending on whether we are using symbols/special characters) at 120-140 wpm. All you need to do is use proper hand position, familiarize yourself with the keyboard your using, and practice. You will get the hang of it. I've been playing MMORPG/Video Games my entire life so I thank that for my ability.

 update; current wpm is 27 hopefully in a months time it will be 100+ wpm

[InvictusLatinus]

I know they are geared towards gaming but does having a mechanical keyboard help with touch-typing? Does it help with accuracy and fluency? Let's say I was to write an essay or assignment using a mechanical keyboard, would I save time or find it easier to type with? My next question is: is it generally enjoyable to type with a mechanical keyboard?

[EliteTM]

I know they are geared towards gaming but does having a mechanical keyboard help with touch-typing? Does it help with accuracy and fluency? Let's say I was to write an essay or assignment using a mechanical keyboard, would I save time or find it easier to type with? My next question is: is it generally enjoyable to type with a mechanical keyboard?

Don't buy the "gaming" oriented keyboards. I would say it depends on the switch type. Some switches are optimal for typing while others are better suited for games. Such as some switches allow you to press only half way, until you feel a bump and if you train yourself you can let up when you hit the bump instead of hitting the very bottom of the switch. I personally am typing this on a Ducky Shine 4, with MX Blues. I personally like MX Blues to type on but that is my personal experience, yours can be different. I've been told MX Blue switches are merely entry level switches, into the deep and vast world of mechanical keyboards. I recall watching a Linus Tech Tips video stating that typing on a mechanical keyboard can increase your speed by 30% or something along those lines. I personally look forward to typing essays on my keyboard, so weather that helps me type faster or be more accurate, I guess that depends on the person, but I do very much enjoy my experience.

[InvictusLatinus]

Don't buy the "gaming" oriented keyboards. I would say it depends on the switch type. Some switches are optimal for typing while others are better suited for games. Such as some switches allow you to press only half way, until you feel a bump and if you train yourself you can let up when you hit the bump instead of hitting the very bottom of the switch. I personally am typing this on a Ducky Shine 4, with MX Blues. I personally like MX Blues to type on but that is my personal experience, yours can be different. I've been told MX Blue switches are merely entry level switches, into the deep and vast world of mechanical keyboards. I recall watching a Linus Tech Tips video stating that typing on a mechanical keyboard can increase your speed by 30% or something along those lines. I personally look forward to typing essays on my keyboard, so weather that helps me type faster or be more accurate, I guess that depends on the person, but I do very much enjoy my experience.

Thank you for your input EliteTM.

Can you say exactly why you believe gaming keyboards are not ideal for what has been described earlier?

[EliteTM]

Thank you for your input EliteTM.

Can you say exactly why you believe gaming keyboards are not ideal for what has been described earlier?

The reason why I would suggest not buying a "gaming" branded keyboard is because, your seeking a keyboard to type on. Another reason why I personally wouldn't buy a gaming branded keyboard is because most of the big name keyboard manufacturers such as Corsair, Razer and Logitech for some reason refuse to use standard layouts. Meaning if you ever want to change your keycaps on your keyboard to match with your gaming setup or the stock keycaps have began to turn shiny, your stuck with the bottom row of the keyboard looking kinda Frankenstein like. With your new keycaps clashing with your old keycaps.

[Dimlead]

I currently have an average of 37wpm, but usually after hours of playing type race my wpm falls to 28 to 30wpm due to complete exhaustion. Concentrating for 6 hours straight is difficult 😯

[DoorsUP Butterfly]

My wpm is 125 after 8 years.

[KelseyM]

I managed to get 75wmp in a typing class I took in high school, took me around 3 months.