Q&A for How to Teach Yourself to Touch Type

Because modern keyboards evolved from old mechanical typewriters. On those, each key has an arm that punches the letter through the ink ribbon onto the paper. They organized the letters in such an manner that the most often-used letters are never next to each other to avoid two of those arms getting hooked into each other, blocking the typewriter. By the time electronic keyboards rolled around, many typists had already learned how to speed type, so they kept the same keyboard layout.

There is no set amount that you "should" be typing. Instead, start timing your typing using a typing speed website. After a year, you should see a definite increase in the words per minute that you can type.

Because they are not willing to spend the time to practice. Initially it is a monotonous exercise. You must have patience and determination to master this skill.

It depends how you're practicing, what you type, and how fast you learn. It could take anywhere from a week to a month at 45-60 minutes a day.

It could be because you don't have the patience to learn touch typing. Most people don't pick it up immediately, so just try to relax and go at your own speed.

If you've learned it once, it will come back to you faster than the first time. Practice, go over your class notes again, or take a refresher course.

It depends on what you're comfortable with. Try resting your wrists on your desk, and if you feel it's more comfortable then by all means, go ahead.

There are many touch typing websites. It's good to start with any of the following: keybr.com, typingclub.com, touchtyping.guru.