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Keyboard Quest teaches touch typing in 12 free lessons, starting at the home row and ending with numbers, punctuation and capitals. It works as a free online typing tutor for beginners: each lesson is a short typing run, and you pass with 88 percent accuracy.

START LESSON 1

How to learn touch typing

  1. Put your fingers on the home row: left hand on A S D F, right hand on J K L ;, thumbs on the space bar.
  2. Complete the Home Row lessons first, then Top Row, then Bottom Row. Reach with the nearest finger and return to the home row each time.
  3. Do not look at the keyboard. Wrong keys cost HP in Keyboard Quest, which trains you to aim for accuracy.
  4. Pass each lesson with 88 percent accuracy or more before moving on.
  5. Add numbers, punctuation and capitals, then play the mini-games to build speed and rhythm.

The 12 lessons

  1. Home Row: Left Hand
  2. Home Row: Right Hand
  3. The Whole Home Row
  4. Top Row: Left Hand
  5. Top Row: Right Hand
  6. Home and Top Rows
  7. Bottom Row: Left Hand
  8. Bottom Row: Right Hand
  9. All the Letters
  10. Numbers
  11. Punctuation
  12. Capitals and Shift

After the lessons, take the typing speed test, try the 60-second Time Attack, or use any of the 104 typing games for extra typing practice and to build speed.

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn to touch type?

Place your fingers on the home row (ASDF for the left hand, JKL; for the right), learn one row at a time, never look at the keys, and keep accuracy above 90 percent before you push for speed. Keyboard Quest teaches this in 12 short lessons.

How long does it take to learn to type?

Most beginners reach a comfortable touch-typing pace with about 15 to 20 minutes of typing practice a day over several weeks. Consistency matters more than session length.

What is a good typing speed?

Average typing speed is around 40 words per minute. 60 to 70 WPM is strong for office work, and above 80 WPM is considered fast. Accuracy of 95 percent or better matters as much as speed.

What order should I learn the keys in?

Start with the home row, then the top row, then the bottom row, then numbers, punctuation and capitals with Shift. Keyboard Quest lessons follow exactly this order.

Is there a free typing speed test?

Yes. Keyboard Quest has a built-in typing speed test and a 60-second Time Attack mode, and it shows your words per minute (WPM) and accuracy after every round.

Do I need to sign up?

No. Type a name to create a player, or play as a guest. Progress is saved in your browser on your device, and you can export a backup in Settings.

Is this typing tutor good for kids and beginners?

Yes. The first lesson starts with a single hand on the home row, every lesson is a short typing run, the games are friendly arcade-style typing practice, and there are no ads. Kids, students and adults all use the same lessons.

Does it work with Dvorak, Colemak or AZERTY keyboards?

Yes. Pick QWERTY, AZERTY, Dvorak or Colemak in Settings and the lessons, the on-screen keyboard and the finger colours change to match your layout.

Can I use it on a Chromebook or a school computer?

Keyboard Quest runs in any modern web browser, including Chrome on a Chromebook, and there is nothing to download or install. To practise touch typing you need a physical keyboard.

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