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Learning to Use a Computer Does Not Mean You Can Type

Learning to type is the most important decision you can ever make. Why not attend a class near you or an online course at http://www.practice-typing.net

Learn to type using a typewriter not a computer

Many people learn to use the computer but they do not realize that the typewriter is the first machine they should learn to use and then transfer to the computer.

When you take a computer course you are really learning how a computer works but you still may not learn to type, layout business documents, typing of envelopes, tables, etc.

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When you learn to type you will learn how to sit in front of typewriter, the parts of a typewriter and how it works, how to set margins, how to center your headings through calculations of words and space on your page.  You learn how to layout columns by calculating the words and spaces across the page.  You also learn to center your work vertically and horizontally.  All these and more are done manually which gives you a clearer understanding of each document and their layout.

I recommend that all persons having access to a computer whether in the workplace or at home should first take a full typing course using the manual typewriter.

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