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How to start touch typing with Ratatype
Your first week with a typing tutor decides whether the habit sticks. Here is a calm, realistic way to begin.
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Nine practical guides that cover the whole journey with Ratatype: getting started, finger placement, the typing test, certificates, speed, accuracy, teaching, posture and a 30-day plan.
Correct finger placement on the home row
Every fast typist relies on the same eight resting points. Learn them once and every lesson gets easier.
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How to take the Ratatype typing test
A typing test is a snapshot, not a verdict. Here is how to get a result that shows your true level.
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Earning a Ratatype typing certificate
A certificate turns your practice into proof. Here is how to prepare for it and where it is useful.
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How to increase your typing speed (WPM)
Speed is not about moving your fingers faster. It is about removing the pauses between keys.
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How to improve typing accuracy
Clean typing saves more time than fast typing. These habits will cut your error rate.
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Ratatype for teachers: classes and groups
Typing is a core school skill. Here is how to run a simple, motivating class with an online tutor.
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Correct typing posture and ergonomics
Comfort is a speed skill. A good setup lets you practise longer and type faster without strain.
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A 30-day typing practice plan
Thirty days of short, focused sessions is enough to change how you type. Here is the schedule.
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