TypeFaster is free typing tutor software which simply teaches you how to touch-type. Touch-typing is a method of typing which uses 8 fingers and one thump. Touch typists do not have to look at the keyboard to find the keys they want to type.
Touch-typing is a skill that can be leant with practice and perseverance. TypeFaster software help you to become a touch-typist! TypeFaster is an open source software, licensed under the GPL version 2.
Features
- Supports multiple keyboard layouts and more can be added easily
- Includes support for non-rectangular keys as well
- A clear indication of which fingers to use. This is the essence of touch-typing
- A 3D typing game
- Typing statistics and the option of practising the least accurate/slowest/custom keys
- Keyboard is not a fixed size (resolution independent)
- Multi-user support
- Teacher support (view student statistics)
- Interface for editing lesson files and game settings
- Backspace support
- Right to left text support
- Variable text size
- Lesson files can be prose or poems
- Lesson progress indicator
- Completely free with full source code availability
TypeFaste Software Tool for USB drive
TypeFaster is also available as a portable tool with the Portableapps.com platform. It allows you to run TypeFaster from a USB on any desktop without installing it. Download TypeFaster Portable for USB Drive
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