Input speed.
WHY IT MATTERS
Typing is the primary interface for most work.
WHAT MAKES THE LARGEST DIFFERENCE
Not looking at the keyboard.
WHY
Looking down costs the time to find your place again, on every glance.
HOW TO IMPROVE
Practise deliberately, briefly and regularly.
WHAT TO PRIORITISE
Accuracy before speed.
WHY
Corrections cost more than the time saved by typing quickly.
WHAT ELSE HELPS
Learning the symbols you use often Knowing how to type accented and special characters Using autocorrect and text expansion for repeated phrases
WHAT TEXT EXPANSION PROVIDES
A short abbreviation replaced by a longer phrase.
WHAT TO USE IT FOR
Addresses Standard responses Frequently typed details
WHAT TO BE CAREFUL WITH
Autocorrect changing technical terms and names.
WHAT TO ADD TO THE DICTIONARY
Names and terms you use regularly.
WHAT TO CHECK
Your keyboard layout matches what is printed on it.
