Ratatype
A short typing course with a certificate at the end, oddly motivating for something nobody will ever ask you to show.
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How to get the most from it
Ratatype sits in Typing Tests under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and wholesome.
About this category: Typing tests that got beautiful somewhere around 2020. Genuinely the fastest way to improve a skill you use every day and have never practised.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Something kind-hearted
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Ratatype: quick answers
Is Ratatype free?
Yes. Ratatype is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Ratatype?
No. You can use Ratatype without signing up for anything.
Does Ratatype work on a phone?
Not well. We file Ratatype as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Ratatype safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Ratatype take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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