Touch typing

retired_bec8643 · 10-17-2007, 05:54 PM

there's a game on yahoo called typer shark btw, pretty easy way of practicing it.

retired_jshendel · 10-17-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by xbilly:
WTF do you need to get used to in terms of you computer system ?

Touch typing ? You re-training as secretaries ?

At the moment we input prescriptions using just the numeric keys. Now tho its changed so we use both letters and numbers.

The training is more learning the software

retired_jshendel · 10-17-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally posted by Francis Cole:
I can, but I've never even noticed those notches on F & J Before!

I thought they were something to help blind people out

retired_jshendel · 10-17-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by merry_miller:
Best way to do it is achieve a speed greater than 30wpm, quite easy really that way it gives you the time to correct mistakes & still be working at same speed.

Easiest data entry job i've seen though really, usually asking for 50wpm upwards.

I dont know why they want to get up to a certain wmp count, as the job isnt based on how many words you can type.

retired_bec8643 · 10-17-2007, 06:04 PM

think it's more a case of getting your typing speed up, whether it's numbers or letters if you are competent at touch typing you are doing it quicker and more accurately.

retired_shaneargy · 10-17-2007, 06:07 PM

I don't touch-type (basically I use 2 fingers on each hand) and I surpass that requirement with ease. I assume 30wpm corresponds to 150 characters/minute? I'm probably doing around 320-350 with 98% accuracy with my "inferior" typing so I consider the necessity of touch typing very low. I have in the past been around 180-200 using only one finger on each hand.

retired_Siwash · 10-17-2007, 06:38 PM

I don't type correctly at all, or rather I suppose I do with my left hand but with my right hand I pretty much only use two fingers (Well, three if you count the pinky which I only use for backspace/enter). Doesn't stop me from being able to touch type though. Can get up to 85 wpm or so when I make an effort, but I don't think I could keep that speed up consistently.

retired_jshendel · 10-17-2007, 06:39 PM

Just had a quick go and got 38wmp and 88% accuracy. But that accuracy was only due to me not putting capital letters in which i didnt know you had to.

Easier than i thought

retired_shellmac13 · 10-17-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by Andy Jordan:
erm, frankly I've been able to touch type with ease since I was 8?

NEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRD tbh

retired_jshendel · 10-19-2007, 05:55 PM

Had a 2 hour session today. Gave up trying to touch type as i can key faster using my normal method. Seemed a waste of time really to anyone with a decent typing speed, but got me out of work for abit

Managed 33wmp and 92% accuracy but should improve

Touch typing

Grab a beer, sit back and relax.

Touch typing