Keyboard Skills Insight
What Is Touch Typing? Definition & Benefits for Kids
Why learning to type by touch alone is the most valuable digital skill.
Executive Summary
A complete overview of touch typing: how it was invented, how it works in the human brain, and why it benefits young students in our Touch Typing Lesson.
The Magic of Touch Typing
Touch typing is the technique of typing without looking at the keyboard keys. Typists rely entirely on muscle memory and spatial proprioception, keeping all 8 fingers positioned on the Home Row (ASDF JKL;).
Invented in 1888 by Frank Edward McGurrin in Salt Lake City, touch typing proved overwhelmingly superior to 2-finger hunt-and-peck in competitive typing trials and remains the gold standard for computer science, journalism, and academic writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone learn touch typing?↓
Yes! Anyone with basic hand dexterity can learn touch typing at any age.
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