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What is Numeric Data Entry?

Joe Ford

What is Numeric Data Entry?

Typing numbers is a laborious process. The Numeric Data Entry typing course only takes a few hours, but the time spent is invaluable. Unlike other typing courses, ours breaks down the keypad methodically, concentrating on two or three keys at a time to increase speed and accuracy.

What does a data entry test consist of?

During data entry tests, candidates are asked to enter written, verbal, or audio data quickly and accurately. Additionally, they are given tables of information and must compare them to each other, cross checking for errors.

Is typing faster than writing?

Typing speed was over five words per minute (wpm) faster than handwriting for both memorized and copied passages. These results suggest that for experienced two-finger typists, typing from a display-oriented document processor can be faster than handwriting.

Can you type fast without touch typing?

New research suggests that you don’t need to learn to touch type to become a faster typist. Some of the benefits of touch typing date from the era of mechanical typewriters. But with modern keyboards, which require less force to press keys, typists who use fewer than 10 fingers can be as fast as touch typists.

What is the method of typing?

This technique is a mix of Touch Typing and Hunt & Peck method. In this method, the typist memorizes the keyboard layout and focusing the result on the screen. To speed up, the typist fixed their hand position on the keyboard and only moves their finger to type. Buffering is a play pause method of typing.

What are touch typing rules?

Computer Tutoring suggests 7 Rules for Touch Typing:

  • 1 Never look at the keyboard. Even with those awkward symbols and especially with UPPER and lower case letters.
  • 2 Focus on Accuracy.
  • 3 Find the Index Keys.
  • 4 Practise, practise and practise some more.
  • 5 Sit Straight.
  • 6 Look Straight.
  • 7 Take a Break.