Speed and accuracy

As soon as you can type the alphabet, the next step is to improve your speed and accuracy. A Performance Graph like this one shows how well your typing compares with a person who uses the computer to write well.

The shorter bars indicate keys that are typed more slowly. In this example, the B and V keys are quite a bit slower than the other keys. This is typical of a person who is still glancing down at the keyboard while typing.

Prescription Drills

Just typing a lot will eventually solve the problem, but there's a much better way to improve your efficiency. Your Prescription Drill will focus on exactly those keys that are slowing you down, and quickly train you to type without hesitating on these slower keys.

Prescription Drills...

Timed Writings

How well are you typing? The continuous on-screen printout of speed and accuracy gives you a good idea, but for a more complete performance check, try the Basic Skills Test. Select Alphabet Words and the program will generate a custom test, using random words.

If you would like a permanent record of your test results, you can print a graded copy of your test that includes your speed and accuracy scores. This printout also highlights your best performance.

More fun and games

The Type-OH! game gets even more interesting when you select all the alphabet keys and get the three-level game shown here. These games are specifically designed to give you the kind of practice that will help you type words quickly.

While you are enjoying the game, the program is analyzing your typing and looking for specific keys and key combinations to focus on in your next Prescription Drill session.