Free Typing Practice Software

The touch typing method is the most effective way of increasing typing speed. The other method used for typing is the 'search and peck' method. The typing lessons provided by the software develop touch typing skills in the users. Unlike the search and peck method where the typists have to search and type every single key, the touch typing method enables to user to constantly keep his eyes on the source copy.

Free Typing Practice Software

The different types of free typing practice software available in the market provide the users, especially the data entry professionals with tools to improve their speed and accuracy in typing. Developing the touch typing skills of the users is the prime objective behind the creation of these software.

Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor
The software teaches the user about how to touch type through a number of lessons. 'Brick Factory' and 'Safari Park' are the two games included in this software. Along with excellent tutorials, the software also gives instructions on how to keep the right posture while typing. This software though is developed for kids, hence experienced typists can use the special tests which help improve their accuracy and speed. The software has many different features from highlighting the errors in red color to providing finger placement lessons. The 'Extra Practice' section allows the user to practice for the worst keys while the 'History' section generates a report of the number of keys learned, and the speed and accuracy of typing.

MaxType LITE
The software called MaxType LITE typing tutor is a typing tester that works on the 'Windows' platform. It allows the user to practice his typing skills and provides him with the test results. The test diplomas that the software provides helps the user in reviewing his typing performance on the basis of 20 parameters. The keyboard layouts supported by this software are the 'Dvorak', 'Support Qwerty', 'Azerty' and also the Russian ones. The library of the MaxType LITE includes basic lessons, articles, lyrics of popular songs and special exercises. The software also enables the user to compete against the mtr-record files that are present in the collection, in order to increase the typing speed. The MaxType LITE 1.6.11 version of this software is 2,334 Kb in size and requires a minimum desktop resolution of 800 × 600.

Analytical Eye Typing Tutor
This free typing tutor software helps in the development of touch typing skills of the user. The 1.6.3 is current version of this free software. The software was originally developed to cater to the needs of schools and colleges.

Letter Invaders
It is a typing game which helps improve the typing skills. The concept of this game is based on 'Space Invaders', an arcade game. The objective of the player in this game is to blast the 'alien' words by typing them correctly. The words are referred to as aliens because generally, difficult words appear on the screen and the players have to type them correctly before they land or touch the baseline of the screen.

KID'S TYPING SKILLS
This software allows the user to improve their typing skills through character and word drills. The software teaches the user about which finger to use for a specific key. The platforms on which this software can run are Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Vista, NT, ME and 2000. Once the software is downloaded, the file should be unzipped in order to run the SETUP.EXE program for the purpose of installation.

PacWriter 1.0
The PacWriter 1.0 is an educational game meant to improve the typing skills of the user. The user can choose from different combination of letters to practice his typing skills. The software provides 20 levels from which the user can choose any single one and practice. The software runs on platforms like the Windows 2003, XP, Windows Vista, NT, ME and 2000. The objective of the player in this game is to type quickly and accurately.

The free typing practice software thus help in improving the typing skills and allow the user to work efficiently. The fact that these software are distributed freely through the Internet makes it easy for the users to avail them.