Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Discover 10 common and devastating mistakes to avoid when learning how to touch type.
Most people struggle with typing not because they lack talent — but because they unknowingly practice the wrong way. Avoiding these pitfalls will help you build correct muscle memory, improve accuracy, and increase speed without reinforcing bad habits.
📋 Table of Contents
Intro: 0:00
Too Focused on Speed: 00:16
Not Learning Special Keys: 00:57
Focusing on Number Keys: 01:34
Too Many Keys at Once: 02:08
Using an Uncomfortable Keyboard: 02:56
Overusing Smartphones: 03:58
Binge Learning: 04:38
Incorrect Finger Positions: 05:23
Looking at the Keyboard: 06:10
Bad Posture: 06:58
🔗 Updated Typing Resources
▶ Typing Lessons Hub (structured, step-by-step)
Home row → index → middle → ring → pinky → full keyboard
ansonalex.com/typing
▶ Practice with TypeDrift (accuracy-first)
Target weak keys and avoid sloppy speed training
https://typedrift.app/
💡 Important reminder:
Typing speed is a result of good technique — not the goal. Fixing mistakes early saves months of re-learning later.
🔎 Request a tutorial
https://forms.gle/sciVnK4tHno7sCcGA
☎️ Get in contact with me
linkedin.com/in/ansonalexander
🎥 Behind the scenes
instagram.com/ansonalex.c0m
📚 LinkedIn Learning courses
linkedin.com/learning/instructors/anson-alexander
#TouchTyping #TypingMistakes #LearnToType
Discover 10 common and devastating mistakes to avoid when learning how to touch type.
Most people struggle with typing not because they lack talent — but because they unknowingly practice the wrong way. Avoiding these pitfalls will help you build correct muscle memory, improve accuracy, and increase speed without reinforcing bad habits.
📋 Table of Contents
Intro: 0:00
Too Focused on Speed: 00:16
Not Learning Special Keys: 00:57
Focusing on Number Keys: 01:34
Too Many Keys at Once: 02:08
Using an Uncomfortable Keyboard: 02:56
Overusing Smartphones: 03:58
Binge Learning: 04:38
Incorrect Finger Positions: 05:23
Looking at the Keyboard: 06:10
Bad Posture: 06:58
🔗 Updated Typing Resources
▶ Typing Lessons Hub (structured, step-by-step)
Home row → index → middle → ring → pinky → full keyboard
ansonalex.com/typing
▶ Practice with TypeDrift (accuracy-first)
Target weak keys and avoid sloppy speed training
https://typedrift.app/
💡 Important reminder:
Typing speed is a result of good technique — not the goal. Fixing mistakes early saves months of re-learning later.
🔎 Request a tutorial
https://forms.gle/sciVnK4tHno7sCcGA
☎️ Get in contact with me
linkedin.com/in/ansonalexander
🎥 Behind the scenes
instagram.com/ansonalex.c0m
📚 LinkedIn Learning courses
linkedin.com/learning/instructors/anson-alexander
#TouchTyping #TypingMistakes #LearnToType
