touch-typist

Eyes-free keyboard operator

A touch-typist is someone who types without looking at the keyboard, locating keys by muscle memory rather than sight.

The skill allows for faster typing and the ability to keep eyes on the screen or source material: She's a trained touch-typist who can transcribe while watching the speaker.

skill

qwerty

Standard keyboard arrangement

proficiency · fluency · error-free · speed · practice · training · mechanics · dexterity · rhythm · automaticity

occupation

secretary

Administrative office aide

administrative · dictation · transcription · copyist · office · document · formatting · deadline · productivity · workplace

Opposites
typing method

touch-typisthunt-and-pecker

One who types laboriously

Family

touch, type, typist, touched, touching, touches, touchy, touchable, untouchable

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G