Six Common Typing Mistakes and How to Correct Them
Uncover the subtle bad habits—from wrist anchoring to erratic pacing—that silently sabotage your typing speed.
Most typists who hit an apparent speed ceiling at 45 or 65 WPM are not limited by innate dexterity. Instead, they are held back by one or two deeply ingrained mechanical inefficiencies.
1. Planting Wrists Heavily on the Desk
Anchoring your wrists firmly restricts the natural pivot of your hands. When reaching for outer keys like Q, P, Z, or Backspace, your fingers must stretch at unnatural angles. Instead, allow your wrists to hover gracefully.
2. The Visual Peek Habit
Glancing down at the keyboard even for a fraction of a second resets your visual focus. Over the course of a 1-minute test, five glances down can cost you 10 to 15 WPM.
3. Single-Handed Shift Keying
Always use the opposite hand's pinky to hold Shift. If you need a capital 'A', press Right Shift with your right pinky and tap 'A' with your left pinky. Contorting a single hand to press Left Shift and a left-side letter creates immense tension.
Put these concepts into practice
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