First Steps

Follow the instructions below to set off on the right foot.

1. Customize your settings
   • Learning environment—Select your age group and the virtual advisor who will guide you throughout your training.
   • Language and keyboard—Select your platform and your keyboard language and layout.
   • Goals—Select your speed measurement unit and set realistic goals based on your starting level and age.
2. Start with the preparatory activities
   • Essential tips—Familiarize yourself with our 7 keys to typing success.
   • Initial Test—Measure your initial typing skill and use the result to gauge your progress after the Final Test.
3. Get going with Typing Pal’s various training activities.
   • Exercises—Use the exercises to learn the correct finger placement, then check your progress with the test after each step.
   • Tests—Use the tests at the end of each step to measure your performance.
   • Improvement activities—Use the improvement activities to target your weaknesses from time to time.
   • Texts—Practice your new skills by typing out real texts in a more natural setting.
   • Word Waves—Sharpen your reflexes to type a word quickly and spell it correctly.
   • Games—Take a break and have some fun with Typing Pal’s games while simultaneously working on the keyboard zones that give you the most trouble.