Teach Yourself To Type In 7 Days: The Ultimate Guide to Touch Typing Mastery
In the age of communication and technology, typing is an essential skill. This compact, step-by-step guide is designed to transform you into an accurate and efficient typist in just seven days.
Authored by Alfred Poyser of Kreative Learning Centres, this book provides simple methods to help you use all your fingers on both hands to press keys without looking at the keyboard-a method known as touch typing.
What You Will Master in 7 Days:Day 1: The Home Row - Establish your foundation by mastering the home row keys (A, S, D, F, J, K, L) and learning the crucial rule: always return your fingers to the Home Row after use.
Day 2: The Top Row - Learn to manipulate the upper keys (Q-P) and practice using the Shift and Caps Lock keys for capital letters and upper characters.
Day 3: The Bottom Row - Master the lower keys (Z-M, and symbols) to complete your knowledge of the letter keyboard.
Day 4: Numbers & Symbols - Tackle the top row of numbers and common symbols.
Day 5: Introduction to Speed - Begin focusing on speed with exercises designed to help you achieve a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute (30 wpm).
Day 6: Professional Typing - Learn practical, professional techniques, such as using the Tab key for indents instead of the space bar.
Day 7: Finale - Complete your journey with a final assessment to prove your ability to type with both speed and accuracy.
The book emphasizes that Accuracy should always come before speed to ensure you become one of the best typists. Follow the daily steps and practice consistently to quickly build the essential computer skills you need for school, work, or personal use.