# The Science of Keyboarding **URL:** https://community.typesy.com/c/teaching-keyboarding/12.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.typesy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.typesy.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Posture When Typing](https://community.typesy.com/t/posture-when-typing/2785)
**Author:** [@carlieknott](https://community.typesy.com/u/carlieknott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/posture-when-typing/2785 "2020-07-08T18:30:41Z")
Do I really need to follow the correct posture when typing? --- ## [Procedure for massaging hands](https://community.typesy.com/t/procedure-for-massaging-hands/2859)
**Author:** [@noramedrano](https://community.typesy.com/u/noramedrano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/procedure-for-massaging-hands/2859 "2020-07-08T18:24:38Z")
Hi, may I know some procedures to do hand massages? --- ## [QWERTY as universal layout](https://community.typesy.com/t/qwerty-as-universal-layout/2566)
**Author:** [@siyanawebb](https://community.typesy.com/u/siyanawebb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/qwerty-as-universal-layout/2566 "2020-07-07T17:31:34Z")
Why QWERTY is considered the universal layout in keyboarding --- ## [Why is QWERTY the standard keyboard layout?](https://community.typesy.com/t/why-is-qwerty-the-standard-keyboard-layout/2568)
**Author:** [@rhiannanhills](https://community.typesy.com/u/rhiannanhills)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/why-is-qwerty-the-standard-keyboard-layout/2568 "2020-07-07T17:30:11Z")
Why is QWERTY commonly used and not the alphabetical order? --- ## [What are some tips to relieve wrist tendinitis when typing?](https://community.typesy.com/t/what-are-some-tips-to-relieve-wrist-tendinitis-when-typing/2500)
**Author:** [@mitchelbright](https://community.typesy.com/u/mitchelbright)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/what-are-some-tips-to-relieve-wrist-tendinitis-when-typing/2500 "2020-07-07T17:29:14Z")
I often suffer from this pain so I hope you can give some advice on this. --- ## [Hand Pain Caused by Typing](https://community.typesy.com/t/hand-pain-caused-by-typing/2498)
**Author:** [@faizagreig](https://community.typesy.com/u/faizagreig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/hand-pain-caused-by-typing/2498 "2020-07-07T17:28:24Z")
I have been typing ever since and sometimes, I can feel pain in my hands. Is typing the reason for this? --- ## [Why are children not taught ABC keyboard? ](https://community.typesy.com/t/why-are-children-not-taught-abc-keyboard/2496)
**Author:** [@geoffreylindsey](https://community.typesy.com/u/geoffreylindsey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/why-are-children-not-taught-abc-keyboard/2496 "2020-07-07T17:23:00Z")
Why was QWERTY introduced to children who are leaming keyboarding in school and not the usual ABCs? --- ## [Have you experienced pain on your fingers when you were typing?](https://community.typesy.com/t/have-you-experienced-pain-on-your-fingers-when-you-were-typing/2546)
**Author:** [@mayaconner](https://community.typesy.com/u/mayaconner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/have-you-experienced-pain-on-your-fingers-when-you-were-typing/2546 "2020-07-07T17:13:37Z")
I am having muscle pain when I spend too much time typing so I am wondering if other people feel the same. --- ## [What do you think are the disadvantages of QWERTY over the other keyboard layouts?](https://community.typesy.com/t/what-do-you-think-are-the-disadvantages-of-qwerty-over-the-other-keyboard-layouts/2549)
**Author:** [@sanahabbott](https://community.typesy.com/u/sanahabbott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/what-do-you-think-are-the-disadvantages-of-qwerty-over-the-other-keyboard-layouts/2549 "2020-07-07T17:08:28Z")
Since the sequence of QWERTY doesn’t have any basis for its arrangement, do you think other layout might or could have been better? --- ## [Typing in laptop and desktop changes my typing speed](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-in-laptop-and-desktop-changes-my-typing-speed/2410)
**Author:** [@aryanwalkson](https://community.typesy.com/u/aryanwalkson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-in-laptop-and-desktop-changes-my-typing-speed/2410 "2020-07-07T17:04:22Z")
My typing speed decreases when I am typing in a laptop, why does this happen? --- ## [Typing effects on cognitive developement](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-effects-on-cognitive-developement/2787)
**Author:** [@kajoiblaese](https://community.typesy.com/u/kajoiblaese)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/typing-effects-on-cognitive-developement/2787 "2020-07-07T17:02:29Z")
Does typing have an impact on our mind or brain function? --- ## [Laptops to be used in typing](https://community.typesy.com/t/laptops-to-be-used-in-typing/2188)
**Author:** [@malakaigallegos](https://community.typesy.com/u/malakaigallegos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/laptops-to-be-used-in-typing/2188 "2020-07-06T20:36:26Z")
Are laptops advisable to use when practicing how to type? --- ## [Repititive Strain Injury and Carpal tunnel syndrome](https://community.typesy.com/t/repititive-strain-injury-and-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/2196)
**Author:** [@brionykeller](https://community.typesy.com/u/brionykeller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/repititive-strain-injury-and-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/2196 "2020-07-06T20:32:23Z")
Will touch typing help treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive Strain Injury --- ## [Will mastering touch typing reduce effects of Carpl Tunnel?](https://community.typesy.com/t/will-mastering-touch-typing-reduce-effects-of-carpl-tunnel/2208)
**Author:** [@harpermercado](https://community.typesy.com/u/harpermercado)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/will-mastering-touch-typing-reduce-effects-of-carpl-tunnel/2208 "2020-07-06T20:24:55Z")
Hi, is it true that mastery in touch typing may reduce bad effects of CTS? --- ## [Which skill is more important to improve, the typing or the reading skill?](https://community.typesy.com/t/which-skill-is-more-important-to-improve-the-typing-or-the-reading-skill/2553)
**Author:** [@frankymorley](https://community.typesy.com/u/frankymorley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/which-skill-is-more-important-to-improve-the-typing-or-the-reading-skill/2553 "2020-07-06T20:14:47Z")
I saw you have software for both but I can’t decide what to buy first… --- ## [Comfortable Wrist Posture](https://community.typesy.com/t/comfortable-wrist-posture/2049)
**Author:** [@matthewquintana](https://community.typesy.com/u/matthewquintana)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/comfortable-wrist-posture/2049 "2020-07-03T19:56:15Z")
How to position the wrist in a way that it will not cause pain when typing? --- ## [Does typing in laptops cause muscle stress because of its size?](https://community.typesy.com/t/does-typing-in-laptops-cause-muscle-stress-because-of-its-size/2083)
**Author:** [@ryleewall](https://community.typesy.com/u/ryleewall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/does-typing-in-laptops-cause-muscle-stress-because-of-its-size/2083 "2020-07-03T19:53:23Z")
I bought Typesy and had been practicing on my laptop but I noticed some pain. Is this normal or is it because of the device I am using? --- ## [Which do you prefer when making a rough draft, writing or typing?](https://community.typesy.com/t/which-do-you-prefer-when-making-a-rough-draft-writing-or-typing/181)
**Author:** [@libertycastaneda](https://community.typesy.com/u/libertycastaneda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/which-do-you-prefer-when-making-a-rough-draft-writing-or-typing/181 "2020-07-03T19:49:07Z")
So yes, are there still people who prefer writing when making a rough draft? --- ## [Some jobs that needs a good typing skiill](https://community.typesy.com/t/some-jobs-that-needs-a-good-typing-skiill/2079)
**Author:** [@masumahenry](https://community.typesy.com/u/masumahenry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/some-jobs-that-needs-a-good-typing-skiill/2079 "2020-07-03T19:47:22Z")
When I reach my typing goal using Typesy, I want to use it for a future job but what are some of it? --- ## [How to treat hand stiffness caused by typing?](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-to-treat-hand-stiffness-caused-by-typing/139)
**Author:** [@emiliaparker](https://community.typesy.com/u/emiliaparker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-to-treat-hand-stiffness-caused-by-typing/139 "2020-07-03T19:44:25Z")
This is a great hindrance for me when typing, and I type a lot everyday. I am searching for some tips to avoid the stiffness on my hands. --- ## [80 WPM and 85% Accuracy](https://community.typesy.com/t/80-wpm-and-85-accuracy/1595)
**Author:** [@maisierowland](https://community.typesy.com/u/maisierowland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/80-wpm-and-85-accuracy/1595 "2020-07-03T19:39:23Z")
So I was able to reach 80 WPM and this is so amazing but then I have some issues with the accuracy and been wondering if this is good enough? --- ## [Are laptops advisable in typing?](https://community.typesy.com/t/are-laptops-advisable-in-typing/2087)
**Author:** [@kendallsanchez](https://community.typesy.com/u/kendallsanchez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/are-laptops-advisable-in-typing/2087 "2020-07-03T19:30:01Z")
If you are typing a lot of content, are laptops fine to use? --- ## [How can touch typing help me in my job search?](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-can-touch-typing-help-me-in-my-job-search/2093)
**Author:** [@krishairving](https://community.typesy.com/u/krishairving)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-can-touch-typing-help-me-in-my-job-search/2093 "2020-07-03T19:07:51Z")
Please recommend any job I can try with good typing skill. --- ## [How to address musculoskeletal pain in my hands?](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-to-address-musculoskeletal-pain-in-my-hands/2105)
**Author:** [@ilaydapatridge](https://community.typesy.com/u/ilaydapatridge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-to-address-musculoskeletal-pain-in-my-hands/2105 "2020-07-02T17:10:57Z")
I am afraid this might worsen but I am required to type as part of my job. --- ## [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome](https://community.typesy.com/t/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/2095)
**Author:** [@levisonweber](https://community.typesy.com/u/levisonweber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/2095 "2020-07-02T16:37:30Z")
Does touch typing fix CTS or RSI? --- ## [How can I find an ideal keyboard position?](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-can-i-find-an-ideal-keyboard-position/2033)
**Author:** [@angelkikasavage](https://community.typesy.com/u/angelkikasavage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/how-can-i-find-an-ideal-keyboard-position/2033 "2020-07-01T21:09:19Z")
I am looking for a keyboard that will help me feel comfortable when doing the typing practice. --- ## [Laptop and Computer Desktop](https://community.typesy.com/t/laptop-and-computer-desktop/2085)
**Author:** [@amelialilycook](https://community.typesy.com/u/amelialilycook)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/laptop-and-computer-desktop/2085 "2020-07-01T19:13:06Z")
What is preferred to use when typing, laptop or computer desktop? --- ## [Preventing eye strain](https://community.typesy.com/t/preventing-eye-strain/2139)
**Author:** [@wilsoncrowther](https://community.typesy.com/u/wilsoncrowther)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/preventing-eye-strain/2139 "2020-06-30T14:59:57Z")
I am having eye strain when typing, how could I treat this? --- ## [What is the best motivation for children to continue typing lessons?](https://community.typesy.com/t/what-is-the-best-motivation-for-children-to-continue-typing-lessons/2143)
**Author:** [@usmaanfinnegan](https://community.typesy.com/u/usmaanfinnegan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/what-is-the-best-motivation-for-children-to-continue-typing-lessons/2143 "2020-06-30T14:57:24Z")
My child has a short attention span and I am afraid that he might get easily bored during the practice. Do you have any idea to help me? --- ## [Can left-handed people still learn good typing?](https://community.typesy.com/t/can-left-handed-people-still-learn-good-typing/2149)
**Author:** [@margorhodes](https://community.typesy.com/u/margorhodes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.typesy.com/t/can-left-handed-people-still-learn-good-typing/2149 "2020-06-30T14:55:32Z")
Hi, I am left-handed and bought Typesy recently. WIll this not affect my practice? [Previous page](https://community.typesy.com/c/teaching-keyboarding/12.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.typesy.com/c/teaching-keyboarding/12.md?page=3)