TypingClub
Structured typing lessons with a hand diagram that shows precisely which finger you have been cheating with all along.
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How to get the most from it
TypingClub 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 clever.
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
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
TypingClub: quick answers
Is TypingClub free?
Yes. TypingClub is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use TypingClub?
No. You can use TypingClub without signing up for anything.
Does TypingClub work on a phone?
Not well. We file TypingClub as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is TypingClub safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does TypingClub take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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