: Proper touch typing promotes better posture and reduces the mental strain of constantly shifting your gaze between the screen and the keys. The Mechanics of Touch Typing
The core of mastering the keyboard lies in the "Home Row" technique.
: For roles in data entry, content writing, or office administration, speeds between 70 and 100 WPM are often the standard benchmark for excellence.
: When typing becomes automatic, you can focus entirely on your ideas rather than searching for keys. This allows you to "think at the speed of thought".
: At 50 words per minute (WPM), a 500-word email takes about 10 minutes to type. At a "hunt-and-peck" speed of 20 WPM, that same email takes 25 minutes.
