Frequently asked questions

Common questions

• Big changes are coming: Ratatype introduces a new design!
• How can I take a typing test or exercise on mobile phone?
• How do I earn money on Ratatype?
• I see "Change your keyboard layout" but my it's correct. What could be wrong?
• I can't log in. How to reset my password?
• How much does typing course or certificate cost?
• What operating systems and browsers does Ratatype support?
• How can I delete an account?
• I'm having problems with the site. What must I do?

Typing test and certificates

• How can I get a typing certificate?
• Why don't my touch typing certificate results update?
• I can't see the field or tab where I need to type the test. What can I do?
• How do I reset typing test results and delete the certificate?
• How do I get certified to pass a typing test for employment?
• How to add a typing certificate from Ratatype to LinkedIn

Typing tutor, lessons and exercises

• How can I pass the lesson with an uppercase letter without Caps Lock?
• What do the rewards (star, target, lightning) in the exercises mean?
• How can I skip a typing exercise or lesson?
• Which types of keyboards does Ratatype support?
• How can I reset education results?
• How to go through the exercise again?

Typing speed questions

• How can I check my typing speed online?
• How to measure typing speed and accuracy?
• What is a good typing speed?
• What is the average touch typing speed?
• What is the fastest typing speed?
• Is 20 WPM a good typing speed?
• How can I type faster than 100 WPM?
• How can typing tests help to improve my typing speed?

Tips for Educators

• Ratatype Curriculum: Typing for Beginners
• The Importance of Keyboarding Skills for Students in the Digital Age
• The ultimate guide to teach touch tying to children
• How Ratatype Aligns with Common Core State Standards
• 5 Key Functions of Ratatype That Can Benefit Teachers
• Step-by-Step. Ratatype Curriculum (English QWERTY layout, advanced)

Classes and Groups

• How can I remove ads for students? 💎
• How to create a group typing class?
• How to add new students?
• How to invite students into the class if they have accounts on Ratatype?
• How to pass passwords to students?
• What is a class and how it differs from the group?
• Can keyboard typing groups be used for adults?

Tips for parents

• Key considerations for Choosing a Typing Program: A Parent's Checklist
• 10 Tips for helping your child learn to type like a Pro
• The power of practice: how to improve your child's typing skills with motor exercises
• When to start teaching your child to type: The best age to begin
• The Cognitive Benefits of Learning to Type for Children

Typing tips

• How to type correctly?
• How can I learn to type fast?
• How can I type with all my fingers?
• What is the proper typing technique?
• How quickly can I learn to type at speed?
• How often should I practice typing exercises?
• How to type without looking at the keyboard?

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