If you are a beginner keyboard user or even a naive user, you must have at least an average WPM to do your daily work on the keyboard. According to the researchers at Herzing University, 40 Words Per Minute is the average typing speed of every other individual who uses a keyboard. However, I must say that it's ordinary typing speed. Those who put in extra effort, adapt to a good typing course and use touch-type methods have a good typing speed. They can easily type 75 words per minute and it's good WPM as compared to average individual typists.
So…you can analyze that there are many pros of good typing speed. If you have exceptional typing speed, you will be able to type documents quickly, write memos fast, reply to anyone within seconds, and much more. That's why I'm sharing a few tips according to your interest in enhancing your WPM on Akko keyboards. Let's see what I have up my sleeves.
Do you have any idea what your exact current typing speed is on a computer keyboard? If you know, jump to the second tip given below. If you don't know what's your current WPM on your favorite Akko custom mechanical keyboards, you need to find it first and then keep focussing on improving it. So, always try to take a quick online typing test to boost your typing game. My recommendation goes for typing.com as it is a great resource for current typing speed tests.
In this way, you will get your accurate words-per-minute (wpm) score. Then, simply jot it down and compare it to the average 40 WPM. Now you have got a baseline. It's a useful way to set a goal to beat it. In this way, you can even aim higher - 50, 60, or even 80 WPM. Thus, there are endless possibilities. Remember, knowing your starting point is key to improvement. So, take the test, track your progress, and watch your typing skills improve with the passage of time.
Secondly, it's important to adopt touch-type learning methods if you want to increase your typing speed and save your hands from ergonomic issues. So, I always recommend that mastering touch typing is the secret to boosting your words-per-minute (wpm). This technique involves typing without looking at the keyboard and using all ten fingers to minimize movement. In this technique, you don't rely on a two-finger tap (mostly the middle fingers); you try to engage your entire hand.
For this purpose, you can keep your fingers close to the home row and utilize every digit. You should use specifically those underused little (pinky fingers) and ring fingers. This is the best way to reduce strain on the thumbs and index fingers. So, you'll get many benefits of learning touch typing like increased WPM, reduced finger fatigue, improved accuracy, and enhanced ergonomics. Just focus on optimal finger placement and motion.
Furthermore, this learning method also promotes comfortable typing on your keyboard, especially the MonsGeek M1 V5 Custom Mechanical Keyboard. Its black and silver PBT double-shot keycaps, programmable knob, 5-pin hot-swappable feature, and VIA for advanced keyboard customizations are those options that will give you extra power and flexibility to increase and enjoy your typing speed journey. Your hands (and productivity) will thank you!
It's time to meet the home row - the heart of touch typing! This middle row of keys (ASDF and JKL) is where your fingers should rest and return whenever you are typing. So, you need to adopt the perfect hand position whenever you start typing: curved fingers and relaxed wrists. For this purpose, you can place your index fingers on the F and J keys and try to feel the raised bumps or lines (if your keyboard has them).
Actually, these tactile cues/bumps help your fingers find their way back home without looking. But, what if your favorite keyboard has no bumps on the keys? In this case, you should consider a keyboard upgrade or installing keyboard bumps for easier learning, especially if you are a beginner.
Moreover, you should remember the proper finger placement which is key to increasing typing speed. In most of the keyboard layouts, the proper finger placement is:
As I have mentioned before, mastering the home row strategy will help you unlock an efficient keyboard typing experience. Just practice returning to this neutral position and your fingers will fly across the keyboard with ease and accuracy. Let's see what other advice I have for my readers about keyboards and other advanced technologies in the next guide. See you in the next guide!
