# The Science of Keyboarding **URL:** https://community.typesy.com/c/teaching-keyboarding/12.md [Latest](https://community.typesy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.typesy.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the The Science of Keyboarding category](https://community.typesy.com/t/about-the-the-science-of-keyboarding-category/215)
**Author:** [@Lyka\_Remeticado](https://community.typesy.com/u/Lyka_Remeticado)\ **Replies:** 0
The science and pedagogy of learning to type, including general tips and advice. --- ## [12 year old with 70 WPM](https://community.typesy.com/t/12-year-old-with-70-wpm/2453)
**Author:** [@hubertestes](https://community.typesy.com/u/hubertestes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/12-year-old-with-70-wpm/2453 "2026-03-12T12:56:52Z")
Hi, I am 12 years old and my typing speed is 70 WPm, is this good enough? --- ## [Is a 60-70 WPM typing speed enough?](https://community.typesy.com/t/is-a-60-70-wpm-typing-speed-enough/3457)
**Author:** [@dominiquebryant](https://community.typesy.com/u/dominiquebryant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/is-a-60-70-wpm-typing-speed-enough/3457 "2026-03-12T12:53:54Z")
II am in eight grade by the way and my speed is 60-70 WPM. --- ## [Do other teachers increase speed requirements?](https://community.typesy.com/t/do-other-teachers-increase-speed-requirements/8107)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_Kemp](https://community.typesy.com/u/Sarah_Kemp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 1:07am UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/do-other-teachers-increase-speed-requirements/8107 "2025-09-19T01:07:17Z")
As my kids progress, I want their typing speed to be improving. I have their accuracy set at 90 (highest I can) and they consistently achieve 30 wpm at that accuracy level. Is anyone out there regularly increasing the sp… --- ## [Do you think DVORAK is better that QWERTY?](https://community.typesy.com/t/do-you-think-dvorak-is-better-that-qwerty/2471)
**Author:** [@nasirball](https://community.typesy.com/u/nasirball)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/do-you-think-dvorak-is-better-that-qwerty/2471 "2025-09-06T17:29:55Z")
I have been using QWERTY my entire life but some people I know are comfortable with DVORAK and told me it was better so now I am gathering some information if this is worth the change. --- ## [My typing speed and accuracy](https://community.typesy.com/t/my-typing-speed-and-accuracy/2457)
**Author:** [@avagracepark](https://community.typesy.com/u/avagracepark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/my-typing-speed-and-accuracy/2457 "2020-07-24T21:18:42Z")
Is my typing speed and accuracy good? I would say my accuracy is 95% and my speed ranges 70-90 WPM and I want to be a transcriptionist. --- ## [Harm caused by hunt and peck](https://community.typesy.com/t/harm-caused-by-hunt-and-peck/2045)
**Author:** [@pearceaustin](https://community.typesy.com/u/pearceaustin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/harm-caused-by-hunt-and-peck/2045 "2021-12-13T19:02:44Z")
Is there a harmful effect of hunt and peck typing? --- ## [How to increase typing speed after years of practice?](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-to-increase-typing-speed-after-years-of-practice/5933)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Symes](https://community.typesy.com/u/Peter_Symes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-to-increase-typing-speed-after-years-of-practice/5933 "2021-11-17T00:27:58Z")
Hi users! I’ve been trying to type for a few years hundreds of hours plus using Typesy and seem to be stalled at 40 wpm at 95% accuracy! I’m envious of those who can make dramatic improvements in just a few weeks! Wonde… --- ## [How will I increase my typing speed within a month?](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-will-i-increase-my-typing-speed-within-a-month/33)
**Author:** [@ronanfitzgerald](https://community.typesy.com/u/ronanfitzgerald)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-will-i-increase-my-typing-speed-within-a-month/33 "2020-08-04T20:55:00Z")
I want to increase my typing speed as soon as possible because I am planning to look for a homebased typing job. Is there any way to achieve more than 50 WPM? --- ## [How can I type faster than my current speed of 150 WPM?](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-can-i-type-faster-than-my-current-speed-of-150-wpm/2475)
**Author:** [@ralphiebraun](https://community.typesy.com/u/ralphiebraun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-can-i-type-faster-than-my-current-speed-of-150-wpm/2475 "2020-07-24T21:32:55Z")
I am now at 150 WPM and I wonder if I can still reach 200 WPM because that is realy my main goal. --- ## [Have you even experienced getting bored with typing and just wanted to write instead?](https://community.typesy.com/t/have-you-even-experienced-getting-bored-with-typing-and-just-wanted-to-write-instead/2571)
**Author:** [@mariedaniel](https://community.typesy.com/u/mariedaniel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/have-you-even-experienced-getting-bored-with-typing-and-just-wanted-to-write-instead/2571 "2020-07-24T21:29:11Z")
In this time where most people are used to typing instead of writing, is it possible that people get tired of it and get back in writing? --- ## [Can I use my typing skills to make money online?](https://community.typesy.com/t/can-i-use-my-typing-skills-to-make-money-online/2469)
**Author:** [@katherinegood](https://community.typesy.com/u/katherinegood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/can-i-use-my-typing-skills-to-make-money-online/2469 "2020-07-24T21:25:51Z")
Are there jobs that only requires good typing skill? I just want to have an easy side hustle. --- ## [Hand Massage when Typing](https://community.typesy.com/t/hand-massage-when-typing/2456)
**Author:** [@laurencemelendez](https://community.typesy.com/u/laurencemelendez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/hand-massage-when-typing/2456 "2020-07-24T21:21:24Z")
Hi, can you suggest a method of massaging my hands when typing? --- ## [Tip for increasing typing speed](https://community.typesy.com/t/tip-for-increasing-typing-speed/2460)
**Author:** [@larrywilks](https://community.typesy.com/u/larrywilks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/tip-for-increasing-typing-speed/2460 "2020-07-24T21:14:34Z")
What do you recommend to increase typing speed? --- ## [Typing and Writing Career](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-and-writing-career/2448)
**Author:** [@gregoryherbert](https://community.typesy.com/u/gregoryherbert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-and-writing-career/2448 "2020-07-24T21:10:24Z")
How important is good typing speed for the success of my writing career? --- ## [How to avoid Carpal tunnel when typing?](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-to-avoid-carpal-tunnel-when-typing/2348)
**Author:** [@guiliacook](https://community.typesy.com/u/guiliacook)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-to-avoid-carpal-tunnel-when-typing/2348 "2020-07-24T21:08:21Z")
How can I avoid carpal tunnel when typing? --- ## [Why use keyboard when there is voice recognition?](https://community.typesy.com/t/why-use-keyboard-when-there-is-voice-recognition/2318)
**Author:** [@kristinguest](https://community.typesy.com/u/kristinguest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/why-use-keyboard-when-there-is-voice-recognition/2318 "2020-07-24T21:05:11Z")
Please explain why keyboarding is better. --- ## [Is gamification essential for learning?](https://community.typesy.com/t/is-gamification-essential-for-learning/2330)
**Author:** [@kelseylarson](https://community.typesy.com/u/kelseylarson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/is-gamification-essential-for-learning/2330 "2020-07-24T20:58:32Z")
As an educational software developer, will gamification bring benefit to the children? --- ## [Improving my accuracy](https://community.typesy.com/t/improving-my-accuracy/2334)
**Author:** [@francoday](https://community.typesy.com/u/francoday)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/improving-my-accuracy/2334 "2020-07-24T20:50:33Z")
How can I increase my typing accuracy? --- ## [Fun in practicing](https://community.typesy.com/t/fun-in-practicing/2481)
**Author:** [@antonywood](https://community.typesy.com/u/antonywood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/fun-in-practicing/2481 "2020-07-24T20:48:04Z")
How to incorporate fun when practicing? --- ## [I have something to ask about Mavis Beacon](https://community.typesy.com/t/i-have-something-to-ask-about-mavis-beacon/2344)
**Author:** [@arturmorley](https://community.typesy.com/u/arturmorley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/i-have-something-to-ask-about-mavis-beacon/2344 "2020-07-23T21:12:29Z")
Before, we used Mavis Beacon but why only few people are using it now? --- ## [Causes of Having Carpal Tunnel](https://community.typesy.com/t/causes-of-having-carpal-tunnel/2353)
**Author:** [@shakirbownan](https://community.typesy.com/u/shakirbownan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/causes-of-having-carpal-tunnel/2353 "2020-07-23T21:10:30Z")
Are there other causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome aside from typing? --- ## [Typing software](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-software/2350)
**Author:** [@eesamellor](https://community.typesy.com/u/eesamellor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-software/2350 "2020-07-23T21:07:33Z")
Is software effective in typing? --- ## [What are some jobs that require good touch typing skill?](https://community.typesy.com/t/what-are-some-jobs-that-require-good-touch-typing-skill/2258)
**Author:** [@kyallamb](https://community.typesy.com/u/kyallamb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/what-are-some-jobs-that-require-good-touch-typing-skill/2258 "2020-07-23T20:52:42Z")
I bought Typesy because I’m planning to get some part time online job. Do you know what jobs can I try? --- ## [Typing equipment needed for the practice](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-equipment-needed-for-the-practice/2262)
**Author:** [@stacylim](https://community.typesy.com/u/stacylim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-equipment-needed-for-the-practice/2262 "2020-07-23T20:51:06Z")
What equipment would you recommend to make the typing practice successful? --- ## [2 finger typing to touch typing?](https://community.typesy.com/t/2-finger-typing-to-touch-typing/2264)
**Author:** [@emanuelwilliam](https://community.typesy.com/u/emanuelwilliam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/2-finger-typing-to-touch-typing/2264 "2020-07-23T20:45:47Z")
Do I still need to learn touch typing even if I already have a pretty good speed using 2 fingers? --- ## [Difference between a free and paid typing program](https://community.typesy.com/t/difference-between-a-free-and-paid-typing-program/2266)
**Author:** [@chelseyshah](https://community.typesy.com/u/chelseyshah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/difference-between-a-free-and-paid-typing-program/2266 "2020-07-23T20:42:59Z")
Is there a difference in terms of the process and lessons between a free and paid typing program? --- ## [How can touch typing improve your professional image?](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-can-touch-typing-improve-your-professional-image/2274)
**Author:** [@ibrahimmccoy](https://community.typesy.com/u/ibrahimmccoy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-can-touch-typing-improve-your-professional-image/2274 "2020-07-23T20:31:48Z")
Is good typing skill really that important that it can help you with your professional image? --- ## [How to look for the good chair when typing?](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-to-look-for-the-good-chair-when-typing/2151)
**Author:** [@saniyacox](https://community.typesy.com/u/saniyacox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-to-look-for-the-good-chair-when-typing/2151 "2020-07-23T20:26:39Z")
Hi, I really wanted to do the proper method when practicing. What kind of chair would you recommend to help my practice better? --- ## [Other typing games](https://community.typesy.com/t/other-typing-games/2342)
**Author:** [@ginamilne](https://community.typesy.com/u/ginamilne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/other-typing-games/2342 "2020-07-23T20:16:26Z")
Why is Typesy better than those other simple online typing games? [Next page](https://community.typesy.com/c/teaching-keyboarding/12.md?page=1)