FAQs

How to Adjust Class Settings

Welcome to the ultimate guide on adjusting Class Settings on Typing.com! Whether you’re customizing lesson plans, setting grading criteria, or persona...

How to Create a Written Prompt

A Written Prompt is a custom lesson that asks students to write an answer of their own rather than copy a passage: a reflection, an opinion, a readi...

Invite Teachers to My School/District

Hello, amazing educators and administrators! Inviting teachers to your Typing.com school or district account is easy and efficient. Follow the steps b...

Add Co-teachers to a class

Adding a co-teacher to your class on Typing.com allows for seamless teamwork and shared responsibilities. Follow these fun and engaging steps to enhan...

To integrate Typing.com with ClassLink , you need to add the Typing.com OAuth2 app to your ClassLink console. The article below will walk you through...

Typing.com Test Prep Unit Requirements

Two things decide whether your students can reach the Test Prep unit: your license and your class's curriculum. This article covers both, and shows ...

For Clever synchronization , kindly reach out to your school's Clever administrator. They will handle the setup. Please provide them with these step...

WPM / Averages Grade Level

Typing.com was built to accommodate typists of all ages and skill levels, so although your approach to teaching will be tailored to the age and abilit...

Add A Nickname To Your Class (For Clever, Classlink, and Google Classroom Only)

A class that comes from Clever, ClassLink or Google Classroom takes its name from there, so the Class Name field in Typing.com is grayed out. What...

Set Up a Teacher/Home School Account

Hello, fantastic educators! Setting up a teacher or home school account on Typing.com is a breeze. Follow these simple steps to get started and have y...

Why Can't I See Progress for the Stories?

Curious about why there’s no progress for Type Your Own Adventure stories? It’s all about the adventure and the choices your students make! Where th...

Why Can’t Students 13 and Under Use the Site Without Parental Permission?

Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to create their own free student account on Typing.com without consent from a parent, legal guardian,...

What Is The Legacy Curriculum?

On August 1st, 2021, Typing.com introduced the grade-based curriculum it uses today, running from Kindergarten to 12th Grade plus Adult Learner. What ...

Self-Join Link VS Join Code

The Self-Join Link and the Join Code come from the same place and do almost the same job, so it is worth knowing which one to hand out. This guide exp...

Why Won’t My Keyboard Type an Apostrophe?

Is your keyboard acting up and refusing to type an apostrophe? Don't worry, we've got you covered! The issue is likely due to your keyboard settings o...

What Does the Scoreboard Show?

Get ready to inspire some friendly competition! The Class Scoreboard is your go-to tool for tracking student performance and activity. A Class Scoreb...

Typing.com Technical Requirements

Typing.com is web-based software, so no installation or download is required. To access Typing.com, all you need is an internet connection and a rece...

The website is lagging

Is our website lagging? No worries, we’ve got a quick and easy fix to get you back on track! Simple Solution: Try clearing your browser cache. It’s l...

What is Schoology? Schoology is a learning management system (LMS) used by schools and educational institutions to facilitate online learning and clas...

Instructions for Managing Students in Your Class on Typing.com if You Are Using Google Classroom

If you are using Google Classroom, here are some tips to help you manage your students on Typing.com. There is a fuller walkthrough of the sync itself...

I Can't See My Students' Names (Not Set)

If you roster your classes through Clever, a student's name sometimes shows as a long ID or as Not Set . It is a sync problem, not a lost account, an...

Can I Report an Offensive Ad?

Yes. If you see an offensive ad, or one that gets in the way of work, we can block it and will happily do so. Typing.com has a Report An Ad button f...