Why Typing Software?

Is typing a chore for you? Is the thought of typing in view of someone else horrifying? Or perhaps you've always wanted to learn to type, but never had the time to take a class. Whether you're a beginner ready to start or an old pro planning to pick up your pace, typing software is your answer.

If you're looking to increase your typing speed, accuracy or 10-key skills, typing software offers the lessons you need to get the job done. Through typing software, you can focus your typing practice on anything from just one hand to one finger.

You can also step up your fun with typing software by taking advantage of challenging and entertaining typing games—built right into the program. Typing games are excellent mental recreation for kids and adults alike. Some typing software, like our #1 rated Typing Instructor Platinum, comes with 30+ different games to keep your mind in motion.

Charting your progress with typing software is simple; there are initial skill level tests that can pinpoint your ideal starting level, and progress reports and graphs that can show you just how much your typing has improved.

In this site, you'll find articles on typing and comprehensive reviews to help you make an informed decision on which typing software is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS We Do the Research So You Don't Have To.™

What to Look for in Typing Software

Extraordinary typing software is easy to use, offers a wide selection of typing tests, lessons, plenty of games and customizable options to make your typing experience not only enjoyable, but a whole lot of fun. Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate typing software: 

Ease of Use
Typing Software features and instructions should be easy to find and simple enough for computer beginners to use.

Feature Set
Typing tutorial software should provide new users with a pretest to determine the best typing level to start; the program should have optional warm-up exercises available as well. Exceptional typing programs include:

• A large number of lessons, tests
• 10-key training
• Audio and video dictation
• The ability to track your progress
• Customizable practice options
• Typing games 

Ease of Installation
Typing Software should be easy to install and should not cause errors during installation.

Help/Support
Typing support files should be complete, straightforward and handy, right where you need them. The typing software manufacturer may offer telephone or email technical support and online FAQs as well.

Whether your interest in typing is for work or for pleasure, with typing software, reaching your goals is just a few keystrokes away.

 
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Typing Software: Taking Typing to the Next Level

Whether you want to increase your typing speed for personal or professional reasons, typing software offers everything you need to step up your typing from a two-finger search mission to a swift, two-handed expedition.

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Lowest Price Buy Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20
$19.99
Buy Typing Instructor Platinum
$27.99
Buy Typing Instructor Deluxe
$19.95
Buy 21st Century Typing
$14.99
Buy TypingMaster Pro 7
$29.90
Buy Instant Typing
$4.69
Buy Typing Pal 3
$29.95
Buy Typing Tutor For Dummies
$7.99
Buy TurboTyping
$15.06
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