Comfortable typing

Typing feels easier, and you practise for longer, when you are comfortable. A few small habits make a big difference.

How to sit

Sit back in the chair with your feet flat on the floor.
Keep the top of the screen at about eye level, roughly an arm's length away.
Let your shoulders relax and your elbows rest close to your sides.

Hands and wrists

Keep your wrists straight and level, not bent up or down.
Let your fingers hover over the home row rather than pressing down on it.
Tap the keys lightly. There is no need to press hard.

Take breaks

Short, frequent breaks beat long sessions. Every twenty minutes or so, look at something far away for a few seconds, stretch your hands and roll your shoulders. For children, short daily sessions work best anyway.

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