Typing Tutor: FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

This page describes the term FAQ where you can find additional information.

Should I uninstall old RapidTyping version before installing the new version?

No. Just install the new version over the old version.

How can I install addition?

To install addition copy archive to the RapidTyping folder ( example "C:/Program Files/RapidTyping" ) and unpack it.

How to change the keyboard layout options?

You can change it in the ' Keyboard' section of the RapidTyping's Options that is accessible via the button (which is the left button in the top-right corner of the RapidTyping window; alternatively you can press Ctrl+P).

How to change the keyboard fonts of the keyboard and/or lesson?

You can change it in the ' Font' section of the RapidTyping's Options that is accessible via the button (which is the left button in the top-right corner of the RapidTyping window; alternatively you can press Ctrl+P).

How can I use RapidTyping to teach students in the classroom?

Just install it on your local server, and the students will be able to run RapidTyping from their workstations.

Where does Typing Tutor store its lessons?

Setup version of RapidTyping stores its lessons in the %SystemDrive%\ProgramData\RapidTyping\Lessons directory, while the Portable one saves them in its /Lessons subfolder. Note that if you have no permissions to write to these directories when installing RapidTyping, no lessons will be created.
You can see the full path in the 'Users' section.

What is WPM?

WPM stands for "Words Per Minute", which is the number of words that you can type for 1 minute. It is calculated as (Correct Words + Wrong Words)/Total Time (sec)/60 (sec).

What is CPM?

CPM stands for "Characters Per Minute", which is the number of characters that you can type for 1 minute. It is calculated as (Correct Chars + Wrong Chars)/Total Time (sec)/60 (sec).