Online touch typing course
Type with all ten fingers. No more looking at the keys.
Still hunting and pecking? Learn to touch type step by step on a standard US keyboard, then keep getting faster with daily practice that zeroes in on the keys slowing you down.
first 8 lessons free no sign-up to try it Windows and Mac
Go ahead, press any key.
Sound familiar?
Still searching for letters on the keyboard?
Typing without looking is faster, more accurate, and a lot less tiring. Whether it's homework, a remote job, or a typing test for a new position, Touchtypely gets you there in five-minute lessons.
Not another course that fizzles out after a few weeks
Most typing programs teach you the keys and leave you on your own. Touchtypely starts with a course, but it's built around what comes after.
The full course
26 lessons, 5 to 8 minutes each. From F and J on the home row all the way to numbers and symbols. Every lesson uses only keys you already know.
It doesn't stop there
After the course, a fresh daily workout is built for you every day from your weak keys, quick reviews, and texts you actually enjoy.
Every number that matters
Words per minute, accuracy, error rate, rhythm, reaction time for every key, and the letters you mix up most.
Leaderboards and streaks
Points, levels, daily streaks, and a public leaderboard. First name and city only, never your last name.
Life after the course
A different workout every day, built from your own data
Pick 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes. Touchtypely knows which keys give you the most trouble, which ones you haven't practiced lately, and what you tend to mix up. It uses all of that to build a fresh session every day, so you never grind through the same drill twice.
Keep fumbling the B key or mixing up E and R? Pick the keys and get a custom drill made of real words and sentences.
- 1Warm-upthe most common words at an easy pace
- 2Weak keysthe ones your history says trip you up the most
- 3Reviewkeys you haven't practiced in a while
- 4Real texta passage on a topic you like, with a quick question at the end
- 5Sprint or accuracyspeed drills one day, no-Backspace runs the next
Everything you can measure
Error rate, accuracy, and rhythm. Tracked every session, saved forever.
- words per minute
- characters per minute
- error rate
- accuracy
- net speed
- fixed and unfixed errors
- time spent correcting
- peak speed
- pace consistency
- keystroke rhythm
- reaction time per key
- most common mix-ups
Replay any session exactly the way you typed it. The key map shows your weak spots, and every key gets its own progress chart, week by week.
Type and learn something
Skip the random sentences. Practice with texts that teach you something.
American History
Canals, railroads, bridges, and bold explorers. Type your way through the stories that built the United States.
National Parks and Road Trips
Geysers, canyons, fireflies, and the open road. Learn what makes America's favorite parks and highways special.
Sports
How basketball, volleyball, the Super Bowl, and the modern Olympics got started, and the moments that changed the games.
Science and Space
From the Moon landing to the James Webb Space Telescope, plus the everyday physics behind a blue sky.
Health and Fitness
Practical, evidence-based guidance on exercise, sleep, sun safety, and healthy eating from U.S. health agencies.
Money and Personal Finance
Compound interest, credit scores, 401(k) plans, and more. The money basics every adult should know.
Nature and Animals
Giant trees, record-breaking nests, migrating butterflies, and clever ocean creatures from across North America.
Food and American Classics
Where favorite American foods came from and the kitchen science that makes them work.
Leaderboard
Fastest typists
Our server recalculates every score from the actual keystrokes, so you can trust the rankings. We only show a first name or nickname and a city.
This month's leaderboard is still empty.
First place is waiting for you.
Who Touchtypely is for
- Online sellersListings, customer emails, and orders without looking down.Read more
- Teens and parentsGood habits before college and work lock in bad ones.Read more
- Stay-at-home parentsTen minutes for yourself while the baby naps.Read more
- StudentsNotes, essays, and term papers without hunting for keys.Read more
- SeniorsEmails to the grandkids and online forms, at your own pace.Read more
- Office and remote workEmails, invoices, and spreadsheets, fast and error-free.Read more
- DevelopersBrackets and symbols without searching. Eyes stay on the code.Read more
- Job seekersA resume skill backed by a certificate employers can verify.Read more
Frequently asked questions
You'll find more answers on our pricing page and on Why Touch Type.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Touchtypely runs right in your browser on any desktop or laptop with a physical keyboard. It works on both Windows and Mac.
Will it work with my keyboard?
Yes. Touchtypely is built for the standard US QWERTY keyboard on Windows and Mac. It detects your layout automatically, or you can pick it yourself.
How much does it cost?
The first 8 lessons, typing tests, the leaderboard, and basic daily practice are free forever. Touchtypely Plus is $4.99 a month or $29 a year, or you can get it for life with a one-time payment of $99.
How long does it take to learn to touch type?
The course is 26 lessons of 5 to 8 minutes each. At one lesson a day, you'll finish in about six weeks. Real fluency comes with regular practice, which is why daily training picks up right where the course leaves off.
Is it a good fit for teens?
Yes. Touchtypely is for ages 13 and up, and teens can create their own account. It is not directed to children under 13.
Your first lesson takes five minutes
No sign-up needed. Rest your index fingers on F and J and go.
Start lesson 1