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Typing is the process of entering data into a computer via a data entry interface called the keyboard. Every computational device today has a keyboard of one kind or another. We humans, assuming the reader resides on this sunny third planet, are prehensile; defined as "adapted for seizing, grasping, or taking hold of something" with our fingers. Virtually all the tools we use are designed to be used by one or both hands. The keyboard or keypad is exactly that, a tool for entering data. We, the dominant occupants of our planet, have designed yet another tool to be used with both hands - and all ten fingers. Were we fishes, we may have designed a flipper friendly keyboard, but we're not and we didn't.
And thereby hangs the tale. Not a tail, if that is hanging then we are probably talking about another kind of primate. Computer keyboards are designed for optimal performance when all ten fingers, five fingers from each hand, are used for pressing the buttons and keys that line this data input device. Some people simply prod at the keys with a forefinger from each hand. Horses or other hoof bearing mammals might prefer that method, given that is all they have available for prodding with. Humans have ten fingers, therefore humans must learn to use all ten fingers for typing and entering data into their computer. End of story. Hunt and peck is the name given to the two finger keyboard dance. Chickens peck, humans type. If you don't have feathers or a plumage and are reading this, chances are that you are probably a human.
So how can you typing efficiently? When you learn to type, you can type fast and accurately. It is as simple as that. Practice makes perfect, typing practice makes perfect typing. First, check your speed with the free typing test. Then register for the free typing tutor and practice, at least a little bit every day. And lo and behold, in no time at all you will find yourself an expert typist.
But be aware of the risk of typing injury. After your typing skills reach the "pro" level with sufficient typing practice, you can consider getting a typing certification to use in typing job or office job applications. Why not! Flaunt it if you got it. Fast typists should be proud of their achievements, showcase it with a typing certificate to hang on the wall!
There are also other data entry skills that involve the ten key pad that you have undoubtedly noticed built onto the right side of your keyboard. Bearing numbers only, there are, as one may guess, ten numerals on this numeric keypad. The digits from 0 to 9 allow us to make combinations of any number that we can conceive. Take note however, that there is a button called the Number Lock (or Num Lock). When pressed firmly once, a light will turn on (or go off) on the keyboard. This key "locks" the number function for these keys, otherwise they work as scroll or arrow keys. Also note that many laptop computers have smaller keyboards, and therefore may NOT have a dedicated ten key numeric keypad on them.
Some retail jobs, accountant jobs, or point-of-sale employment may require cash register skills. The same ten key tutor can indeed be used to learn and practice ten key data entry! The only difference is the double-zero key 00 that exists only on cash registers and accounting calculators, it is not present on your numeric keypad. But its a small variance, and most people adapt quite easily to pressing the double-zero instead of the zero key twice. And yes, ten key certification is also available to help with your job search!
So begin your typing journey! No primates, equestrians, pisces or avians were harmed in the creation of this typing resource. Like what you read above? Don't feel shy to click on any of the LIKE buttons above, and be sure to tell all your friends about this site!