Frequently Asked Questions

Information About Learning to Type

​How often should I practice typing?

Daily practice is ideal-even just 10-15 minutes per day can lead to noticeable improvements over time.If daily practice isn't possible, aim for at least 3-4 sessions per week to maintain progress.

​How long should I practice typing each day?

To improve typing speed and accuracy, it's best to practice typing 10-15 minutes daily if you're a beginner. As you get more comfortable with the keyboard, increase your typing practice time to 20-30 minutes per session for faster progress.

For advanced typists, keyboard training for 30-60 minutes per day-split into shorter sessions-can help refine skills and reach higher WPM (words per minute) goals.

​How can I improve my typing speed?

You've come to the right place. The best way to improve your typing skills is consistent typing practice with structured exercises, like the All The Right Type program provides.

Best Practices for Typing Improvement:

• Focus on accuracy first before increasing typing speed.
• Use typing games and online typing tests to track progress.
• Practice with touch typing techniques to improve efficiency.
• Maintain proper keyboard posture to reduce fatigue.

​How long does each All The Right Type lesson module take to complete?

For an average typist with a speed of around 40 WPM, each module should take approximately two minutes to complete. As you advance through the structured typing tutor program, you'll gradually improve your skills and learn to master more keys on the keyboard.

​How fast should I be able to type?

An acceptable words per minute (WPM) speed depends on the context in which you're typing. Here's a general guideline:

Typing Speed Benchmarks:

• Beginner: 20-30 WPM
• Average Typist: 40-50 WPM (sufficient for everyday tasks)
• Proficient Typist: 60-80 WPM (good for office work, data entry, or writing)
• Advanced/Professional Typist: 80-100+ WPM (ideal for transcription, coding, or competitive typing)

For most jobs, a WPM of 50-60 is considered acceptable, while higher speeds (70+ WPM) are beneficial for roles that require extensive typing.

​Do you provide a version that can be downloaded and used without internet access?

All The Right Type is now exclusively online, and we remain committed to providing an ad-free experience-ensuring a focused and distraction-free learning environment.

To use our program, an internet connection is required, and it's accessible on any device with internet access. While we do offer a limited download option for iPads, it doesn't include all the features of the full program.

If you have any specific concerns about using an online platform, we'd love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. To help you decide if our program is the right fit for you or your family, we offer a 5-day free trial for Single-User and Homeschool versions.

General Questions:

DOES EACH USER NEED THEIR OWN LOG IN?

Yes, each user needs their own log in credentials for All The Right Type. Each account has customized goal settings for the user depending on age or ability and also has progress records for each user.

HOW DO I ADD A STUDENT/USER TO THE PROGRAM?

You can add users to the program by clicking on the "Teacher Maintenance" button for teacher or admin.

Account and Registration:

​Cancel your Single-User version All The Right Type subscription:

1. Login with your account first.
2. Click the 'Edit My Profile' icon on the top of the screen.
3. Click the 'Cancel Subscription button.
4. Type your password and click the 'Submit' button to cancel the trial subscription.

​Cancel your for Homeschool version All The Right Type subscription:

1. Login with the parent account first.
2. Click the 'View Homeschool' icon on the top of the screen.
3. Click 'Cancel Subscription' button.
4. You can enter the reason you're cancelling and then click the 'Submit' button to cancel the subscription.

Troubleshooting and Technical Support:

Display in full screen: Can the program display in full screen?

Windows:
To achieve a full-screen display in Windows, press "F11" to maximize your browser window. You can then zoom in by pressing "Ctrl+" under the 'View' menu. To revert the window to its original size, press "Ctrl+0" and use "F11" to exit full-screen mode.
Mac OSX 7 (Safari):
If you're using Mac OSX 7 with Safari, simply click the arrows in the top right corner to enter fullscreen mode. You can then zoom in by using "Command+". To return to the standard view, press "Command+" again, followed by the maximize button.
Mac OSX 6.8:
For Mac OSX 6.8, click the maximize button to enlarge the window. Next, use "Command+" to zoom in, and then click the maximize button once more to maximize the window again.

​iPad Version: Why is my iPad app not working?

We released a new iPad version of All The Right Type in September 2024. You can download the new version at the Apple Store.

​Records: I'm unable to see my typing progress records. Have they been deleted?

We never delete the typing progress records of active users in All The Right Type. If you're unable to find your progress in the records, it's possible that you've changed the Curriculum Content option in your settings. Each content selection offers different topics and material for you to type, as well as records for each selection. Once you change it back to your previous setting, you should be able to view your results for that particular Curriculum Content.

​Logged out: Why was I logged out of the program?

Our program supports each user can only be logged into their account one at a time. If a user is already logged in, and someone attempts to log in with the same credentials, the current session will be terminated, and the new user will take over the account. A portion of the program is temporarily cached, allowing you to continue using it until you save or access the database again, even if you've been disconnected. However, when you attempt to save or access the database after being disconnected, the program will indicate that you are not connected, and your results will not be saved.

Additionally, the program has an automatic logout feature. If there's no activity for more than 30 minutes, the system will log you out for security reasons.

​​"Start" button not working: unable to progress to the next screen.

Sometimes if the screen is not in full view it can alter where to click for the "Start" or "Next" button to progress to the next segment. Ensure that you're using the program in full view and that the zoom setting is at 100%. Please refresh the page after making the adjustment to 100% and the click box should adjust to the correct place.

​​The program won't load after I enter in my login information.

Most browsers will just need to have their cache/cookies cleared, but IT have provided specific steps to take that will ensure you're operating on the current version of our website.

1. Open your internet browser
2. In your browser's toolbar, locate and select "Clear Browsing Data."
3. Follow the provided steps to clear data from your browser.
4. Close your internet browser.
5. Open a new internet browser and go to www.alltherighttype.com or www.alltherighttype.ca
6. Sign-in to your All The Right Type account
7. Each page should be ver 2-20230322-0259p or higher to ensure that you're using the latest version of All The Right Type.