Why am I typing slowly even after practice?

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Why am I typing slowly even after practice?

Detailed Answer

Possible reasons: 1) You're still looking at the keyboard – force yourself to cover keys. 2) You haven't learned proper finger allocation (using index fingers for everything caps speed at ~40 WPM). 3) You're practicing inconsistently (skip days erase muscle memory). 4) You're using a flat, mushy keyboard that causes errors. 5) You tense your hands – relax. 6) You're practicing the same easy words; use Keybr.com to target weaknesses. 7) You have a plateau – change your routine (e.g., add punctuation or numbers). 8) Fatigue or poor posture. Record yourself to spot inefficiencies.

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