A good software to learn to type correctly?

[fisherman]

Hey guy's, any of you got any suggestions on what would be a good software to learn how to type correctly?

I deal with pc's nearly every day, hardware ect.. but after all these years I still don't type correctly as in using the right fingers on the right keys....

I can type fast enough but I'd like to learn the correct way to type fast....

Any good programs out there ? :)

[peat moss]

I feel your pain as I can't type if my life depended on it . One trick to use is , two fingers and force yourself to do it . You could always use google to find freebies .


http://www.google.ca/search?q=software+to+learn+to+type+correctly&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

[Allexandar]

Best for me: Typing Master Pro

[fisherman]

I feel your pain as I can't type if my life depended on it . One trick to use is , two fingers and force yourself to do it . You could always use google to find freebies .


http://www.google.ca/search?q=software+to+learn+to+type+correctly&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Hmm, with 9,000 + posts u must be getting the hang of it by now lol

Yeah I had a look at google but I thought some of the typing whizzes here could point me to some excellent software as money is no object as it will be pirated :D

I'll check out that type master pro,thanx...

Any more suggestions appreiciated :)

[FalconAce]

I used All the Right Type in school, it does the job even if it might be a bit childish :happy:

http://www.download.com/All-The-Right-Type/3000-2102_4-10441206.html

[fisherman]

Thanks for the link man :)

I'll have a look around and see if I can find a full version but I'll check it out either way.

[grimms]

Mavis Beacon is by far the best typing program i have ever used. I would highly recommend you finding it. I think it's at version 17 right now.

[chip19]

I know what you guys mean. I know I can type fast but I don't type correctly. I rarely use my ring fingers and NEVER use my right pinky (left pinky is for shift). Also, the right thumb is also unused (I use left thumb and right pointer for spaces). It's weird that my right hand is mostly unused considering I am right-handed. I guess that's just how I learned to type over the years.

[mr. nails]

u don't really need 2 use a prog 2 learn how 2 type. i learned how to type over 15 years ago and quickly got to over 70 words a minute. it's just repetitiveness and u'll conquer it. just place ur hands on home row (index fingers on the "F" key & the "J" key) and just force urself to learn. lol, it's kinda like starting fps' with the arrow keys then advancing to wasd. u get used 2 it.

[fstrulz]

Mavis Beacon is by far the best typing program i have ever used. I would highly recommend you finding it. I think it's at version 17 right now.
Yep, the best typing tutorial.

[peat moss]

I feel your pain as I can't type if my life depended on it . One trick to use is , two fingers and force yourself to do it . You could always use google to find freebies .


http://www.google.ca/search?q=software+to+learn+to+type+correctly&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Hmm, with 9,000 + posts u must be getting the hang of it by now lol

Yeah I had a look at google but I thought some of the typing whizzes here could point me to some excellent software as money is no object as it will be pirated :D

I'll check out that type master pro,thanx...

Any more suggestions appreiciated :)

Good point but I can't spell at the same time . :lol: I see your thread is the leading hit on Google so we must being doing something right ? :fst:

[fisherman]

Haha yeah I see it's plastered all over google lol

I actually have mavis beacon v16 so I'm going to give it a whirl and see if it can help.

The only problem is, you really have to dedicate a certain amount of time each day as if you don't you might have to back track if you forget certain keys.

I'll give it a bash over the xmas when I have some free time....

[fstokebanget]

Is there a Mac OS version of Mavis Beacon ?

[peat moss]

Is there a Mac OS version of Mavis Beacon ?


Version 17 appears to support Mac's .


http://yahoo.shoptoit.ca/shop/product--catId_1000521__locale_en__productId_4400729.html

[Ronnie Coleman]

Typing Master Pro worked for me on Windows. It is really neat piece of software.

[dodgy368]

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 17 is on bitsoup. ;)

[fisherman]

Thanks 4 the heads up Dodgey368 :)

I have the v16 but I'll grab v17 :D