BG Zehnergasse InfoHubTIPP10 â Touch Typing Trainer
TIPP10 is a free, award-winning typing trainer that helps you learn and improve touch typing. The program was rated as the top choice by Stiftung Warentest.
Completely Free
All versions of TIPP10 are 100% free â online version, software, and school version.
Why Learn Touch Typing?
- Faster: Touch typists reach 200-300 keystrokes per minute â hunt-and-peck typing only 80-120
- Fewer errors: You no longer need to look at the keyboard and can focus on the content
- Healthier: Ergonomic hand position instead of cramped fingers
- Time savings: Thesis papers, presentations, notes, and emails are completed much faster
- Professional life: Fast typing is a basic skill in almost every profession
The Three Versions
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Online Version
Practice directly in the browser â free registration, progress is saved. Ideal for getting started.
đģSoftware (Open Source)
Download for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Works offline, open source.
đĢSchool Version
For teachers: class management, assign tasks, create exams with certificates.
How to Get Started
1
Register at tipp10.com
Go to tipp10.com and create a free account (or start directly with the online version).
2
Learn the Home Row Position
Start with the lessons on the home row position: left hand on A-S-D-F, right hand on J-K-L-;. The index fingers rest on F and J (the small bumps on the keyboard).
3
Practice Regularly
Most effective: 10-15 minutes daily. TIPP10 automatically increases the difficulty level based on your progress.
4
Measure Your Progress
TIPP10 shows keystrokes per minute, error rate, and learning curve. Goal: 150+ keystrokes/minute with under 2% error rate.
Tips for Effective Practice
- Do not look at the keyboard! â This is the most important rule. Cover the keyboard if necessary.
- Accuracy before speed: Better slow and error-free than fast and full of mistakes
- Short daily sessions > long weekly ones: 10 minutes per day yields more than 1 hour per week
- Proper sitting posture: Feet flat on the floor, forearms horizontal, eyes on the screen
- Apply in everyday life: Try to also type messages and homework using touch typing
Milestones
| Keystrokes/Min. | Level | Time to Reach |
|---|---|---|
| 80-120 | Beginner â Hunt and peck | 0 (starting point) |
| 120-150 | Basic skills â all keys known | 2-4 weeks |
| 150-200 | Intermediate â fluent typing | 1-3 months |
| 200-300 | Proficient â job-ready | 3-6 months |
| 300+ | Expert â above-average speed | 6-12 months |
10-Minute Dictation with Certificate
TIPP10 offers an official 10-minute dictation test. Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate that you can include with a job application, for example.
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