General
How do I know which curriculum have I started?
When in "My Courses", you will be provided with different curriculums to choose from. Often, users forget which curriculum they have started. With this, the Typesy Team has developed a way to remind users as to which curriculum they have started by ...
How do I find where I left off with my lessons?
In the Typesy Courses, you can hover your mouse over the lesson and click on "Continue" Once inside, you'll see a progress bar under the course, indicating how much you have completed. You can always click on "continue" to start working where you ...
How does Course Progress work?
Course progress is the progress made in courses of a curriculum the user is using. It is based directly on the number of steps completed.
What is Typing Mastery?
Typing Mastery is a user's rating out of 10 on Typesy, and is the most important number to check for improvement. It is calculated using our "secret sauce" that considers your keyboard knowledge, your speed, and your accuracy. Typing mastery is a ...
How does Typesy points work?
Typesy-points are designed to encourage engagement and are awarded based on the amount of time spent using the program. (Course progress and Typing Mastery are measured in other ways.) The more points a student/user has, the higher the level they ...
How can I send Feedback?
To send feedback, click the 3 dot button at the top-right part of your screen, then select Help>Feedback.
What does Adjusted Speed mean?
It is a user’s typing speed affected by accuracy: Adjusted Speed = (Typing speed x Accuracy)
Where can I find my transactions?
To locate your transactions, click on the 3 dots located at the upper right hand corner of your screen. Next, click on Users & Admin > Account > Payments.
How do I know what this button is for in the settings?
Beside every button in the settings there is this icon . When hovered over, it will show a description of the button and what the button is for.
How do I learn more about a Curriculum?
Go to a Curriculum page, then hover a curriculum, then click “Info & Preview”. A dialog will pop up that shows the full information on the curriculum.
Is it possible to turn off the sound after doing an activity? After each course lesson, the bell sound is louder than the volume of the laptop setting. Hence I want to lower the bell sound
Yes, you can turn off the bell sound (but you can’t lower the sound). Just simply turn off the Sound setting. Once the sound setting is turned off, the keyboard clicks will automatically turn off and the button will be disabled automatically. To ...
Print certificate button doesn’t work. Clicking the button will only display something for a few seconds but it closes right away. How to fix this?
Please try double-checking to see whether you have an existing or open Print dialogue box by checking all windows or tabs opened in your browser. Please close all these Print dialogue boxes and retry printing the certificate.
Where can I check to find the date I Completed a course?
Mouse over or tap on the course you have completed and click the Review button. This will open a dialogue box showing the date when you completed the course.
What if a letter is still marked “incorrect” even after pressing the correct key?
Please check to see whether your Require Correct key setting is ON. Just click the gear icon above an activity to check this setting, or you may open the Preferences dialog to change the setting. If you are an admin or a teacher, please go to your ...
What is Public Profile?
The public profile page lets users exhibit and certify credentials to employers along with their typing speed, accuracy, print course certificate, and keyboard heat map. You can switch this on/off by clicking on the 3 dots located at the upper right ...
How do I Edit my Profile?
Click on the “Profile” tab on the top toolbar In the blue card section, you will see three tabs: Dashboard, Stats, and Options Click on the “Options” button and a dropdown menu will appear. Choose Edit Profile and a popup dialog will open up for ...
How do I keep track of or check my typing Speed, Accuracy, and Performance?
You can view your typing performance, typing speed, typing accuracy, and typing statistics in the “Profile” screen. On the Profile screen, there are four cards that display the Vital Stats, Typesy Level, Keyboard Knowledge Heat Map, and Typing ...
How do I add a specific word to another Word List?
Click on the selected word dropdown found in the title breadcrumb Click on “Add Words” which will open up a dialog that allows you to add the word to another word list.
How do I clone a Word List?
Click on one of the word list you created, click on the “Word List Menu” dropdown button found in the top right corner, and Choose the option “Clone” to open up a dialog which allows you to clone and name the word list.
How do I add Words to my existing word list?
Click on one of the word lists you created, click on the “Word List Menu” dropdown button found in the top right corner, and Choose the option “Add Words” to open up a dialog which allows you to add more words to the word list.
How do I check the Words and Definitions in a word list?
Once you are in the “Words” screen, click on the dropdown and choose “My Word List.” There you can find your own word list and once you click on it, you can find your own created word list with definitions. Hover over one of the words in the list and ...
How do I create my own Word List?
To create your own word list, click on the “Words” tab on the top toolbar. Click “Create Word List” button and a pop up will appear: Enter the name of the word list and type one word per line.
How do I Change the Typing Exercise used in the Typing Games and Activities?
On the top right corner of the “Play” screen, you can find a link with the typing exercise title and click on it. And once you click on it, a dropdown menu will appear with 3 options to choose from: The Typing Practice (Auto) option means that it ...
Where do I access the Typing Games?
You can access the Typing games by clicking on the “Play” tab on the top toolbar.
What do the Green Check and Lock icons on the course cards mean?
The green check icon indicates that you have completed the course and you can start on the next course level. And the lock icons on the course cards mean that you need to complete the previous course before going to the next course level.
How do I know if a Course contains a specific Resource, and where do I access it?
If you hover over the course title, you can find information about how many video lessons the course contains and whether there are any downloadable resources. And you can find those resources under the videos.
How do I Edit my Goals?
Click on the “Profile” tab on the top toolbar In the blue card section, you will see three tabs: Dashboard, Stats, and Options Click on the “Options” button and a dropdown menu will appear. Click “Goals” which opens up a dialog where you can set your ...
How do I change the app background?
Click on the “Profile” tab on the top toolbar In the blue card section, you will see three tabs: Dashboard, Stats, and Options Click on the “Options” button and a dropdown menu will appear. Click “Edit Profile” which opens up a dialog. Hover over the ...
How do I share my Public Profile with other platforms like Social Media networks
Click on the “Profile” tab on the top toolbar In the blue card section, you will see the share button found on the top right corner. Click on it and a dropdown menu will appear with the following options: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. There’s also ...
How do I change the typing activity font style and font size?
You can change the font style and size in two ways. You can change them in the “Profile” screen by clicking the Options dropdown button, Or you can change them by choosing “Preferences.” In the Preferences dialog, there are three tabs: Appearance, ...
How can I access Typesy’s Initial Test?
Click on the “Profile” tab on the top toolbar In the blue card section, you will see three tabs: Dashboard, Stats, and Options Click on the “Options” button and a dropdown menu will appear. Click “Initial Test” and a pop up will appear and show where ...
What keyboard layouts are supported by Typesy?
Typesy supports keyboard layouts for US and UK English, Spanish, Brazilian and Canadian Multilingual languages.
Do you have the download or web app links of Typesy?
For existing Typesy users, you can find the download links here or in the web app by clicking Menu on the top right screen > Download Apps.
What’s the difference between the free typing app and Typesy?
Free typing app provides limited access, advertisements or just a typing test. Typesy does not limit your access - you will get all the exercises, training, games and learning you need to teach you how to touch type properly. Typesy is an educational ...
How do I add my own text?
To add your own text, go to the Play section, and then click the text link below the Menu. Next, click Create Exercise and you can either paste text or import a document. Below are the accepted file formats supported by Typesy. abw pages wpd cbr lit ...
What is an initial test?
An initial test is a diagnosis that will help Typesy determine your current typing speed and accuracy. Taking this test will help you make the most of the Typesy experience. Upon opening Typesy for the first time, you will be greeted with a dialog ...
What is Typesy Accessibility: Mouse-free Support?
Mouse-Free Support You can access Typesy using only your keyboard.
What is the Typesy Accessibility: Voiceover Feature?
Voiceover Feature If enabled, a voice will dictate every word and character in the game or typing activity. This feature can be enabled from the user’s Preferences dialog. To enable Voiceover, click your profile picture at the top-right part of ...
What keyboard layout does Typesy support?
Typesy supports keyboard layouts for US and UK English, Spanish, Brazilian and Canadian Multilingual languages. To change the keyboard layout, click your profile picture at the top-right part of your screen, then select Preferences > Typing, then ...
What are the different versions of Typesy?
TYPESY FOR DISTRICTS AND SCHOOLS This version is appropriate for schools that need a keyboarding program. It provides district-wide or school-wide access. It has an admin interface that allows teachers and admins to track and monitor their students’ ...
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