TypeTight
Typetight is a Java applet that I first wrote back in 2000 to improve my own touch typing skills. Recently, I stumbled upon it in a old forgotten corner of my hard drive and decided to resurrect it. The new and improved version is available below.
Warning
Assume proper posture and hand position while using TypeTight and typing in general.
Instructions
In the Java applet below, choose a lesson from the pull-down menu. The lessons are designed to be followed in succession. The title of each lesson describes the keys on the keyboard that it covers. The length of each lesson, in “words,” is given in parentheses. After choosing the lesson, you will see its beginning characters in the applet. Start typing them (if nothing happens, try clicking on the applet first). As you type, the lesson characters will shift to the left until the lesson is complete. If you make a mistake, the characters will not move until you press the right key.
The Applet
If all you see below is a gray box, or nothing at all, your browser might have a version of Java that's too old. In particular, Microsoft Java Virtual Machine only supports Java up to version 1.1, while TypeTight requires Java 1.4. To use the applet, please download the latest Java plugin. If you have Java version 1.4 or later and the applet still doesn't work, please let me know.
Related Links
- Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injury — a very informative page about proper posture and hand position.