Eyefor Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 I have decided it is time to move on from my two fingered tapping. Can anyone recommend any method / process / YouTube (etc) videos that worked for them please? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) Show off, I'm still on one finger. πππ Β Β Edited October 11, 2023 by 30-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 Is there not something on phones, computers that you just speak into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) You could use a split. Keyboard that would get you to use. Both handsΒ Edited October 11, 2023 by johnphilip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 2 hours ago, billytheghillie said: Is there not something on phones, computers that you just speak into it? But that's not what the OP asked. Personally, I'd go 'old school'.Β A copy holder, or some means to hold a document up at eye level, and just practice copying out the the text whilst looking only at the screen. If you can afford it, a mechanical keyboard gives much more 'tactile' feedback. I'm not a touch typist by any means but I do at least use multiple fingers on each hand, and can type whilst looking at the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 You tube has loads of tutorials, My Son is a Copywriter and he is blisteringly faast on a keyboard, he can chat to me while typing, he learn't in school using the computers and as all things got better over time. I on the other hand tend to use two fingers with the occasional thumb and little finger added, i have tried but am set in my ways and can't now be bothered even though i am on a computer all day. Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 I am sceptical about YouTube for this. When I realised computers where going to rule our lives over thirty years ago I accepted that one or two finger typing would not get me to a high enough level. I asked around and enrolled at the local college to learn to touch type at night school. Best investment in time and money I ever made. Without this I could not have done my job, particularly working from home without a Secretary or PA. Just worth thinking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted October 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: I am sceptical about YouTube for this. When I realised computers where going to rule our lives over thirty years ago I accepted that one or two finger typing would not get me to a high enough level. I asked around and enrolled at the local college to learn to touch type at night school. Best investment in time and money I ever made. Without this I could not have done my job, particularly working from home without a Secretary or PA. Just worth thinking about! This is what my wife (very competent typist) recommends too. If I start wrong it can only get worse - plus, being an official old *** now, I can get "job application enhancement skills" courses for free.Β Β Thanks for all replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 30 minutes ago, Eyefor said: This is what my wife (very competent typist) recommends too. If I start wrong it can only get worse - plus, being an official old *** now, I can get "job application enhancement skills" courses for free.Β Β Thanks for all replies. Looking for job enhancement skills as an oldie? Maybe you just need to get out more?π€£ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 4 hours ago, welsh1 said: You tube has loads of tutorials, My Son is a Copywriter and he is blisteringly faast on a keyboard, he can chat to me while typing, he learn't in school using the computers and as all things got better over time. I on the other hand tend to use two fingers with the occasional thumb and little finger added, i have tried but am set in my ways and can't now be bothered even though i am on a computer all day. Β I worked with a guy who could touch type looking at you whilst you dictated. He often finished typing the word before you finished speaking.Β Β spooky.Β Β he could also chat to you in general whilst typing his reports and maintaining perfect eye contact.Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 It's just practice. I can touch type and have a conversation at the same time, never been trained in it however it's what you are used to. A good job too as my handwriting is awful, more so since I had an injury. Google will have free tools if you have a look.Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblepie Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 8 hours ago, GingerCat said: It's just practice. I can touch type and have a conversation at the same time, never been trained in it however it's what you are used to. A good job too as my handwriting is awful, more so since I had an injury. Google will have free tools if you have a look.Β Absolutely. Just like learning the guitar, itβs about muscle memory. Memorise the keyboard and start very slowly, gradually increasing the speed. Practice makes permanent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 21 hours ago, 30-6 said: Show off, I'm still on one finger. πππ Β Β +1Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 hour ago, derbyduck said: +1Β Might as well be a thumb in my case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 4 hours ago, London Best said: Might as well be a thumb in my case! π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 Why one index finger is plenty for me LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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