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UNIT-2 DATA ENTRY AND KEYBOARDING SKILLS
2 USE TYPING SOFTWARE
Typing software is designed to help individuals improve their typing speed, accuracy, and overall efficiency
in typing on computers. These tools often provide various features like practice exercises, typing games,
and lessons to enhance skills. By using typing software, students can learn proper finger placement, practice
touch typing techniques, and become more proficient in typing without looking at the keyboard. This skill is
essential for tasks like writing assignments, research, and communication, making typing software a valuable
tool for students to improve their productivity and digital literacy.
USING TYPING SOFTWARE
Using typing software can greatly improve your typing skills. There are many free software options available
that are designed specifically to help you learn to type efficiently and effectively.
Introduction to RapidTyping Tutor
One popular choice is RapidTyping Tutor, which is Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). This means you
can use it at no cost and share it with others, as long as you use the original distribution package. RapidTyping
Tutor is designed to teach typing skills on your computer in a fun and engaging way.
A standout feature of RapidTyping Tutor is its typing game, which adds an element of enjoyment to learning how
to type. The software offers various lessons and exercises that gradually help you improve your typing speed and
accuracy. By practicing regularly with RapidTyping Tutor, you’ll find yourself typing faster and more confidently.
TOUCH TYPING TECHNIQUE
Touch typing is a technique where you type without looking at the keyboard. Instead of searching for each
key visually, touch typists rely on muscle memory to find keys by touch. The typist remains fully concentrated
on reading words and phrases while their fingers automatically type the text. This method is known for
improving both typing speed and accuracy because it allows for smooth and precise finger movements
across the keyboard.
The acumen of touch typing is developed by adopting a methodical way of learning, which is as follows:
Stage I
In this stage, the learner begins typing by using just the home row of the keyboard (the row beginning
with the Caps Lock key). This is followed by learning to type using the keys on the lower and upper rows, the
numbers row, the upper-case letters and the special symbols. Looking at the keyboard while typing must be
avoided.
Stage II
In this stage, the learner memorises the frequently used letters and types the words containing these
letters.
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