Free Typing Tutor for Beginners — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about the TypingTutor.Online Chrome extension, beginner lessons, tests, games, numpad training, progress and privacy.
Is TypingTutor.Online a free typing tutor for beginners?
Yes. The Chrome extension is designed for beginners and includes guided lessons, Smart Practice, typing tests, typing games, numpad training and progress tools.
How many beginner lessons are included?
The extension includes 24 progressive beginner lessons.
How long is each beginner lesson?
Beginner lessons use structured 6-minute practice sessions.
Does the extension teach touch typing?
Yes. The beginner course introduces keyboard keys gradually and uses an on-screen keyboard to guide practice.
Does it include typing tests?
Yes. There are four built-in tests covering keyboard speed, keyboard accuracy, numpad speed and numpad accuracy.
Are wrong words highlighted in tests?
Keyboard tests can highlight incorrect words so mistakes are easier to identify.
Are typing games included?
Yes. The extension includes Word Rush, Accuracy Master, Number Rush and 10-Key Accuracy.
Is there a numpad tutor?
Yes. Numpad Tutor begins with 4, 5 and 6 and gradually introduces the rest of the numeric keypad.
How long are numpad lessons?
Learners can choose 3-minute, 5-minute or 10-minute numpad lessons.
What is Smart Practice?
Smart Practice provides longer natural typing passages and can focus more attention on weak keys and recent performance.
Does the extension track progress?
Yes. It can track lesson progress, daily practice, streaks, personal bests, weak keys, challenges and achievements.
Do I need an account?
No account is required for the core extension learning experience.
Where is my data stored?
Core progress and preferences are stored locally in Chrome.
Can I use dark mode?
Yes. The extension provides Light and Dark appearance options.
Does every link open the website?
No. The extension uses internal-first navigation. Website links are optional and clearly marked.
Can I practice text from a webpage?
Yes. Selected Text practice can turn text you choose on a webpage into typing practice inside the extension.
Who should use this extension?
It is useful for complete beginners, students, adults learning touch typing, office users and learners practicing numeric keypad skills.