Those of us in the field of data entry or who are regularly required to type a significant amount of text always need to be able to correctly use a keyboard. TypeFaster is a piece of software which enables you to learn how to 'touch type'. In other words you will no longer have to look at the keys in order to correctly enter text. This package is absolutely free to use and requires very little memory space.
Basic Functions and Benefits
TypeFaster currently supports 14 different keyboard languages. Both American and British English are likewise included within this list. Both single- and multi-user options are possible to enjoy a great benefit when learning how to touch type with others. The software clearly indicates which fingers to use and the source code is available if you wish to embed it within a webpage.
Multiple User-Friendly Options
TypeFaster is your go-to-source if you are looking for an effective and flexible typing program. Other features include a three-dimensional typing game lessons designed for coaches and teachers ongoing feedback and different accounts when more than one user is present. It is only 1.81 megabytes in size so older systems will not be impeded.
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Pros
A simple and clear-cut user interface cuts down on the learning curve.
Users can quick gauge their process to appreciate how far they have advanced.
Cons
May not be as entertaining as more modern third-party software versions.
Other languages such as Russian Japanese and Chinese are not yet supported by this package.
This free typing tutor teaches you how to touch-type. Once you can touch-type you will not need to look at the keyboard to find the letters you want to type.
This is what TypeFaster has to offer:
Supports multiple keyboard layouts and more can be added easily
A clear indication of which fingers to use. This is the essence of touchtyping
A 3D typing game
Typing statistics and the option of practising the least accurate/slowest/custom keys
Keyboard is not a fixed size (resolution independent)
Multi-user support
Teacher support (view student statistics)
Interface for editing lesson files and game settings
Backspace support
Right to left text support
Variable text size
Lesson files can be prose or poems
Lesson progress indicator
Completely free with full source code availability
After seeing a colleague touch typing at an incredible speed, I vowed I would teach myself to do the same. I found TypeFaster tedious because it made the previously unused fingers ache and in the early stages, because the lessons had not imparted enough to actually use what you had learned for your everyday typing needs, you went back to your old method. Besides which, you could type faster that way!After two attempts and for expediency, reverting back to my old habits, I found myself dropping the practice sessions. Finally, determination and a reduction in the need for high speed typing in the immediate future, I vowed I would resume and complete the lessons. I made steady progress by forbidding myself to not proceed to the next lesson till I had achieved 20 WPM with an accuracy of 95%. Discipline paid off and I can now touch type almost as fast as I could previously but with complete confidence that my new touch typing skills will soon have me typing much faster than with my old method.I recommend the program but insist that you must exercise discipline to make it work for you. The only criticism is the lack of a volume control for the odd time you may want to run another audio stream while doing your practice sessions.
by Anonymous
One of the best learn touch- typing programs available for free.. It's a great program, it knows exactly in which order and how many times a key has to be repeated so that learning is optimized. The lessons are fun in a subtle way and it has a German layout too which is just what I needed. Very much recommend this program.
by Anonymous
Mostly really good. I like this program a lot. I found it very useful as someone who can already type fairly quickly, but wanted to train myself to actually touch-type, so I don't have to think about what I'm actually doing. Pros: Tracking of your progress, customisable dictionaries, and being able to test your slowest and least accurate words is great. Cons: Not being able to change the font - as far as I can tell, the l and I look exactly the same, so are both under my "least accurate" when they're not in a word.
by Anonymous
Thank You!. I have used computers all my life but never learned how to type with proper form. Not to say I was slow before, but I am substantially faster now and can type without looking at the keyboard! I would not recommend this program for beginners though (ie: children) because the vocabulary necessary is semi-advanced ie:propagandist, sadist, disenchantment, etc.Overall I was very satisfied with the product and would suggest it to anyone looking for a good way to enhance their typing skills.
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