Explore ways to modify keyboard actions to boost your typing efficiency. And learn the hacks for simultaneously pressing keys or adjusting the key activation timing. The goal of this guide is to empower you with knowledge and resources for optimize your typing experience.
Filter Keys (Windows) or Slow Keys & Repeat Keys (Mac)
Allows you to adjust the amount of time between when a key is pressed and when it is activated.
Benefits
- Individuals who inadvertently brush against keys or accidentally double-strike keys
- Individuals who may take more time to release a key
- Can adjust or turn off the repeat feature which normally allows keys to be repeated if they are held down
Reference AbilityNet’s My Computer My Way instructions:
Sticky Keys (Windows, Mac, and Chrome)
Allows you to press one key at a time and instruct the computer to respond as if the keys had been press simultaneously.
Benefits
- Individuals who type with a single finger, typing aid, mouth stick or head pointer
Reference AbilityNet’s My Computer My Way instructions:
Additional typing tricks and tips
- Dictation tool to transcribe spoken words into typed text
- Word prediction to reduce keystrokes
- Abbreviation expansion to reduce keystrokes
- Keyboard shortcuts to save time and energy
Also Read
The Ultimate Guide to Keyboard Alternatives
The Big List of Computer Mouse Alternatives
Cursor Control: Mouse and Touchpad Settings
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