Trulyvintage Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Surely ....I am not alone in CyberspaceHow many other folks type with just one finger ?I use my left index finger, I changed my avatar to reflect my feelings .... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 My wife says that I can type just as fast as she can when I just use one finger on each hand. Never took a typing class, so I do what I can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I used to type with 1 finger then I took a typing class. Now I use 2 fingers, a 100% improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 The typing class I was required to take in seventh grade, long before personal computers existed, has turned out to be very useful over the years.However on a smart phone I am reduced to the one finger Columbus Method (find a key and land on it) which is horribly frustrating. I see people who can type on a phone using two fingers (actually thumbs) nearly as fast as I can type on a keyboard but I think I'm too old to learn that skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I would echo Keiser32's story exactly. Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Boudway Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi,Count me with Keiser32 also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 ONE finger on right hand & one on left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO BO Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I was trying to be the first one to answer this post....but I think you understand the delay. JO BO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest billybird Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I also use the "Columbus" method. {find it and land on it} This as well as not being able to see as good as I used to; Then, add the bi-focals into the mix.......I usually keep my posts as brief as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lincoln54Capri Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I took a typing class in high school (class of 1970) but never typed at all until I got my first computer in 1998 so after 28 years I forgot how and am using one finger on each hand. I have over 30,000 transactions on Ebay-mostly as a seller-so I think that's pretty good for the one finger on each hand method.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) I would echo Keiser32's story exactly. DannyHi,Count me with Keiser32 also.Well whadda ya' know ...Seems like an innocent topic like typing has caused a scandal to emerge asthe identity of keiser31's and Restorer32's long rumored collaborative effortshas finally been revealed here on the AACA ..... Keiser32Jim Edited January 10, 2013 by Trulyvintage (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Well whadda ya' know ...Seems like an innocent topic like typing has caused a scandal to emerge asthe identity of keiser31's and Restorer32'slong rumored collaborative effortshas finally been revealed here on the AACA ..... Keiser32JimYep....made me laugh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomeroy41144 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I use all ten. I took typing in High School. Glad I did. I can type pretty fast now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 One finger on left,one or two fingers on rightbacking up for miss steakz - mistakesTRI-focals,then meeting Billybird for fine dining of King Cake diet coke and Chapter meeting earlier tonightand that was just on the big wireless ergonomic keyboard...4-G Phone is even funnier with only one finger - which always hits wrong keys !!Lets go back to CB Radio, 10-4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I love that new avatar. I've seen that one before but it was a longer version where the little guy eventually started beating his head on the key board until his eyeball popped out and swung around. Geez. I must have been looking at the "rated-R" version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I took a typing class in high school also, thought it was the most useless class ever, when was I going to use a typewriter? Things changed, and now it serves me well.My last boss lived and breathed by emails, and he could only use one finger....didn't stop him from sending a huge volume of work, as mentioned by some, he got pretty fast at it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I took a typing class in high school also, thought it was the most useless class ever, when was I going to use a typewriter? Things changed, and now it serves me well.This was the same for me. My girlfriend (wife now) was taking the class in high school so what the heck, why not me. I figured too I will never use the skill. Who knew then a keyboard would be in front of us daily.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 My job requires me to type with more then one finger. If i didn't no one would get there parts in a decent time lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cben09 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I have discoverd if I listen to ragtime I can type much faster,,!! Tho' it don't help the spell'n,,,Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 My high school adviser, and really good friend, suggested that I take a typing class my high school senior year. He also talked my best friend into taking the class. We were unable to take the early class, and got stuck in the afternoon class with the rest of the class being young ladies, most of whom were also taking piano lessons. And growing up on the farm, my fingers were short, stubby, and crooked! To add to the misery, the typewriters were worn out Remington manuals. Mine would double, triple, or more space roughly 1 time out of 10 when touching the space bar.I hated that class at the time.Turned out to be the most useful elective I ever took!As far as "smart" phones, if the *&^%$# things were so smart, they would read my mind and I wouldn't have to type!Incidentally, there is a wireless external keyboard that will attach by bluetooth (what a name) to the iphone. Yes, we have one!Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Well whadda ya' know ...Seems like an innocent topic like typing has caused a scandal to emerge asthe identity of keiser31's and Restorer32's long rumored collaborative effortshas finally been revealed here on the AACA ..... Keiser32JimSorry Keiser31. My excuse is FAT FINGERS !!!! :)Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 No problem....I have been called worse..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magoo Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Chris Economacki was the fastest two-finger typist I ever saw. He was sort of amazing to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I type with both index fingers.I type 4 words a minute with only 5 mistakes, (spell check looks out for me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweepspear Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) I type with both index fingers also for the most part. I've become fast enough in my self taught way to be productive at work. I get some razzing by other employees though.I look back and wish I had taken the typing classes in school. (Took Home Ec instead since I knew food would be involved)Out of curiosity a few years ago, I found a free online course I tried.After about 5 minutes of trying out one of the exercises, I gave up after my hands cramped up. I've gotten by just fine as I am. No need to change now. Edited January 11, 2013 by Sweepspear (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2dameron Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Typing and playing piano strike me as being a lot alike; can't imagine trying to do either one without using eight fingers and two thumbs. I remember how hard I tried to type 50 words a minute in high school and how happy I was when it finally happened. Same way with 60 wpm in business school. I am convinced I can type faster with a computer than with any typewriter, electric or manual, I ever touched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 When I was learning to type in high school, my dad gave me some bad advice. "Don't bother trying to learn the number row, you won't need it that much." Now after a 40 year career in engineering, I still silently curse him for that. Never was able to learn my numbers, although I am thankful for the number pad on a computer keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Maine Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I use my pointer, middle and ring finger on each hand and can move along pretty well and pretty much without looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_steve Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Used to think typing class at an all-male high school back in the mid-1970s was kinda silly...Never knew how much that skill would come in handy once we all started to use computers for "everything!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I use my pointer, middle and ring finger on each hand and can move along pretty well and pretty much without looking.I sometimes do that, and then sometimes look at the screen only to find that I accidentally have missed a letter, or hit the CAPS LOCK, so all of the letters are reversed, and it looks like I was "shouting", but lower case initial letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweepspear Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I sometimes do that, and then sometimes look at the screen only to find that I accidentally have missed a letter, or hit the CAPS LOCK, so all of the letters are reversed, and it looks like I was "shouting", but lower case initial letters.I wish in that case you could select all the text and reverse it out to quickly correct it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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