How to increase typing speed on a computer

Boosting your typing speed is totally doable—and kind of satisfying once it clicks 😄 Here’s a clear, practical plan that actually works:

👀Focus on the following tips to increase your speed in less time

1️⃣ Learn proper touch typing

Use all 10 fingers, not just two or four.

Keep fingers on the home row:
A S D F (left hand) | J K L ; (right hand)

Don’t look at the keyboard 👀 (this is hard at first, but crucial).

👉 Free practice sites:

Keybr.com – great for accuracy

TypingClub.com – step-by-step lessons

Typing.com – structured courses

2️⃣ Focus on accuracy first, speed later

Speed increases naturally when errors reduce.

Aim for 90–95% accuracy.

Don’t rush—clean typing beats fast mistakes.

3️⃣ Practice daily (15–30 minutes)

Consistency > long sessions.
Try:

10 min lessons

10 min drills

5–10 min speed test
⏱️ Short daily practice = faster improvement.

4️⃣ Improve finger strength & memory

Practice difficult keys (numbers, symbols).

Do repetition drills for weak fingers (ring & pinky 👆).

5️⃣ Use typing tests & games

They make practice fun 🎮

Monkeytype

10FastFingers

NitroType
Competing (even with yourself) pushes speed up fast.

6️⃣ Maintain correct posture

Sounds boring, helps a LOT:

Sit straight, relaxed shoulders

Keyboard at elbow level

Light key presses (don’t hit keys hard)

7️⃣ Set realistic goals

Example:

Week 1–2: 30 → 40 WPM

Month 1: 45–50 WPM

Month 2–3: 60+ WPM
📈 Most people reach 50–60 WPM in 6–8 weeks with regular practice.

8️⃣ Type in real life

Type notes instead of handwriting

Practice emails, articles, or coding

Avoid copy-paste—type it out!

💡 Pro tip

Speed jumps suddenly. You’ll feel stuck… then boom 💥 +10 WPM one day.
If you want, tell me:

Your current WPM

Purpose (exams, job, coding, data entry)
I’ll make a personal 7-day typing plan for you 👌