How do I type faster on a laptop keyboard?

Laptop keyboards have shallow key travel (1.0–1.5mm) and smaller key spacing. To type faster:

1. Keep your wrists floating (don't rest on palm rest) – shallow travel encourages pressing hard, which slows you down.
2. Use a lighter touch – you don't need to bottom out.
3. Ensure the keyboard is flat (not tilted up by rear feet – many laptops have no adjustment; use a wedge to negative tilt).
4. Learn to use the Fn layer for symbols (e.g., Fn+; for F12) – but this slows coding. Consider remapping via software.
5. Clean keycaps – oil buildup increases friction.
6. External keyboard is recommended for long sessions. Many people type 5–10 WPM slower on laptop keyboards than mechanical external ones. Accept the difference and focus on accuracy.