Typing is not as easy as most people think; it requires practice and consistency for anyone to do it remarkably well.
Throughout your education, you have to pass typing tests to prove that you have mastered the concepts and techniques of good typing. A WPM test, which evaluates your speed (words per minute) and accuracy (errors per minute) is a very common tool for educators and employers to evaluate your ability to type well. You can use these tests on your own to make sure that you’re typing well before you are in the position of being tested for a job.
Every job nowadays requires fast, accurate typing. If you want to pass typing tests, we have a few great tips that will help you succeed.
Practice makes perfect
We know it’s a boring answer, but for you to pass any WPM test, you need to practice. Practice is the number one best way to improve your speed and accuracy. There are countless computer programs that will allow you to choose what you want to work on, if you want to focus on your speed or your accuracy or even your touch typing knowhow.
Most of the programs you’ll find have time-framed exercises that you can practice anywhere. You can also create your own tests by picking a certain text and timing yourself. By doing this, you’ll understand how effective you are at typing before the test and also discover areas for improvement.
Right body posture
Strange as it may seem, your body posture will determine your writing speed and accuracy. Many people type in a hunched over position, arms overly extended. This position puts strain on your body and makes it hard for your hands to work at their greatest possible speed and accuracy.
Your feet should be on flat ground and your back should be straight and well-supported. The screen needs to be at your eye level or lower for you to have a good view of everything around you. The keyboard should be placed where your hands and fingers can reach all the keys easily. Your elbows should be well supported when typing to avoid wrist pain. If you take care of your body, your body will take care of you!
Place your fingers on the keyboard correctly
Before you start typing, you should ensure that your fingers are placed on the keyboard correctly. If you are using a standard QWERTY keyboard, your index fingers should rest on the F and J keys. Once this is done, all the other fingers will automatically find the right keys. Placing your hands correctly will help you type easily and quickly without having to strain. This will also assist you in learning touch typing, which is a very helpful tool in attempting to increase speed and accuracy.
Just type
You’ll probably make a number of mistakes while typing. The best thing you can do for yourself is to ignore them and move on. Ignoring your errors will save a lot of time and energy in the long run, and there is always enough time to correct the errors when you are done. Over time, you will make fewer mistakes, and your test will reflect your hard work.