Do you type the proper way?

Contributor: bettyboom bettyboom
Yep, I learned that way also.
06/09/2013
Contributor: This Is For The Birds This Is For The Birds
I took a typing class in middle school and my grandmother as well bought me a typing computer program. Back then, I could've cared less, I thought it was a waste of my time. However, now, that is how I type. It's just natural for me. I type 60+ WPM and anything else just doesn't seem natural and slows me down.

I say I can type 60+ WPM when needed. On a daily basis I type probably around 40+, with kids and stuff and not needing to rush anything, I just take my time typing, hehe.
06/09/2013
Contributor: chicmichiw chicmichiw
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Originally posted by sunflower
You know, the HOME keys thing where your hands are aligned the most useful way.
If you don't know what I'm talking about or have never taken a typing class, here is the color-coordinated pic:

Did you learn to type this way?
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I took a typing class in high school and it changed the way I type. I typed fast before but now, it's crazy. It's true that there's a right way to type.
06/09/2013
Contributor: Woman China Woman China
I think I type pretty quickly, at least that is what everyone says.

But I sortof type the proper way? I know my pinky/baby fingers don't do all the tasks they are supposed to do... but other than that... I type the "proper" way.

With my toes.
06/09/2013
Contributor: alliegator alliegator
Not really. I kinda hover in the general correct area, but I know I'm not using the "right" fingers. I never really developed good typing habits.
06/09/2013
Contributor: LoveX LoveX
Yes, I type the proper way. I used to be a lot faster back when I was in school, but I'm not to bad now. Probably around 80 wpm.
06/09/2013
Contributor: Chelynn67 Chelynn67
Quote:
Originally posted by sunflower
You know, the HOME keys thing where your hands are aligned the most useful way.
If you don't know what I'm talking about or have never taken a typing class, here is the color-coordinated pic:

Did you learn to type this way?
And ... more
Yes I type correctly, years of practice
06/09/2013
Contributor: joolie joolie
I never learned to type. In fact,I am so terrible at typing that this is the second time to respond to this discussion. I accidentally erased the first one.
06/10/2013
Contributor: Chilipepper Chilipepper
I learned, but I had been typing on my own for over twenty years by that point. I learned it enough for the class assignments and when the instructor was looking, but that was it. My typing speed suffered under that method.
06/11/2013
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
I was taught to type this way in middle school and I mostly follow it.
06/11/2013
Contributor: KyotoAngel KyotoAngel
Well, that's the way they taught us so yeah.
Trying to type any other way feels odd to me after so many years using the "proper" method.
But to each their own, I think...as long as it works for you go with it. =)

According to the little test I just took, I can type about 48 words per minute including the time it takes me to correct the errors.
It's fairly slow, comparatively, but I also don't do as much writing as I'd like.
I really ought to start practicing more to improve that speed.
06/12/2013