Hyphens & Slashes (Dates, Times, Ratios)

This free online typing lesson focuses on hyphens, slashes, colons, and dashes in dates, times, and numeric ratios. You type a fixed passage in the browser with no countdown timer, so you can prioritize accuracy before speed — the same approach used in professional touch typing courses.

Whether you are learning touch typing for school, work, or daily computer use, structured hyphens & slashes typing practice builds muscle memory faster than random word drills alone.

Date and time formats mix numbers and symbols — read the whole token before typing to avoid mid-string corrections.

Repeat the passage until you can finish with high accuracy, then move to the next lesson in the series. Browse all free typing lessons on the hub page to follow the full beginner-to-advanced curriculum.