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Typing warm-up

Thirty unhurried seconds of sentences to get your hands moving.

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Start gently

Hands that have been resting, or holding a phone, or carrying shopping, do not type their best in the first minute. A warm-up gives them a chance to remember where the keys are before anything is at stake.

This page is set to thirty seconds of plain sentences. It is meant to be typed at a comfortable pace. Treat the result as information, not as a score to beat.

A simple warm-up routine

Three short runs, each with a different focus:

  1. Run one: accuracy only. Type slowly enough that you make almost no mistakes. Ignore the speed.
  2. Run two: rhythm. Keep an even beat, like walking. Let every key take the same amount of time.
  3. Run three: normal pace. Type as you usually would. This is your reading for the day.

Press Tab then Enter between runs to restart with fresh text. The whole routine takes about two minutes.

Why sentences and not word lists

Sentences use the whole keyboard in a natural mix: common letters most of the time, a capital at the start, a comma or two, a full stop. That wakes up the Shift keys and the punctuation fingers as well as the letter rows. A list of lowercase words would leave those cold.

Sentences also have a rhythm of their own, which makes it easier to settle into a steady tempo.

Signs you are ready

  • Your accuracy on the third run is close to your usual figure.
  • The keyboard map under the result shows few outlined keys.
  • Your shoulders are down and your wrists are not pressing into the desk.

If one or two keys keep showing errors, give them a minute with the smart drill before moving on. Persistent trouble with the same keys is covered in the guide to improving typing accuracy.

What to do next

Warmed up, you have options. For a quick measurement, take the 30-second typing test. For a longer, steadier session, the typing practice page runs for five minutes. Or open today’s Daily Challenge, where everyone types the same text.

It still counts

A warm-up run is a real result. It is saved in this browser, it has its own personal best, and because it lasts thirty seconds it counts as a streak day. On a busy day, the warm-up alone is enough to keep your streak going. No account is needed.

Questions

Do I really need to warm up before typing?

It is not required, but most people type more accurately after a minute or two of easy typing than they do cold.

How many warm-up runs should I do?

Two or three are usually enough. Stop when your accuracy settles and your hands feel loose.

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