Learn Typing from Scratch
A free, step-by-step touch typing course — learn to type with the correct fingers, from the home row to full sentences. No login.
Start here — find the home row
Rest your fingers on the eight home keys and type asdf jkl; twice. The glowing key shows what to press next and which finger to use.
💡 Just start typing — no need to click. Keep your fingers resting on the home row; each key and the finger that presses it share a colour.
How the course works
You move through three phases. New keys are always drilled on their own first, then mixed with keys you already know, then built up into real words and sentences — so nothing ever feels overwhelming.
Warm up on the home row
Find your resting position on a s d f j k l ;. It takes a minute and it is where every other key is learned from.
Learn the keyboard, row by row
Each new key is drilled with the one correct finger — it glows on the on-screen keyboard and the hands show the reach, so there is never any guessing.
Build real speed
Once you know every key by touch, drill common words and full sentences until typing feels automatic, then graduate to the timed test.
Your learning path
Six stages, in order. Each one is a page of hands-on lessons plus a plain-English guide to which finger goes where.
Why learn to touch type
Type without looking
Your eyes stay on your work, not your hands — the whole point of touch typing.
Faster and less tiring
The correct finger for each key covers less distance, so you type quicker for longer.
Fewer mistakes
Muscle memory is far more accurate than hunting and pecking one key at a time.
Free, no login
Every lesson runs in your browser. No account, no download, no cost — ever.
Tips for beginners
Touch typing is a physical skill, like learning an instrument. A few habits make it click much faster:
- Accuracy before speed. Slow down until you can hit the keys cleanly — speed follows on its own.
- Keep your eyes on the screen. Looking down feels easier at first but builds a habit that is hard to break.
- Return every finger to its home key after each press, so your hands never lose their place.
- Sit up with straight, floating wrists and relaxed shoulders. Good posture keeps you typing comfortably.
- Practise little and often — 10 to 15 focused minutes a day beats one long session a week.
Frequently asked questions
Is this typing course really free?
Yes. Every lesson, from the home row to full sentences, is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no account to create, nothing to download and no cost at any point.
Do I need to create an account or log in?
No. You can start typing straight away. Your progress and best scores are saved in your own browser, so you can pick up where you left off on the same device without ever signing in.
How long does it take to learn touch typing?
Most people can type the whole keyboard by touch after a few weeks of short daily practice. You will feel comfortable with the home row within a few sessions; real speed builds over the following weeks as the finger movements become automatic.
What is the home row and why start there?
The home row is the middle row of letters — a, s, d and f for your left hand and j, k, l and ; for your right. Your fingers rest here and return here after every key, so it is the reference point that lets you reach the rest of the keyboard without looking. That is why the course begins with it.
Which finger should press which key?
Every key has one correct finger in touch typing. Throughout the course the on-screen keyboard colour-codes each key by its finger and names the finger for you as you type, so you learn the correct assignments naturally rather than memorising a chart.
How much should I practise each day?
Short, regular sessions work best. Aim for 10 to 15 focused minutes a day rather than occasional long stretches. Consistent daily practice is what turns the correct finger movements into lasting muscle memory.
Can I really learn to type without looking at the keyboard?
Yes — that is exactly what touch typing is. By always using the same finger for each key and keeping your eyes on the screen, your hands learn where every key is by feel. It takes a little patience at first, then becomes far faster than looking down ever was.
Already type well? Jump straight to the free typing speed test.