Tips for smooth typing
Small habits that make TypeFlow finish every project in one go, without interruptions or surprises.
Top up before you start a big project
Watch a few ads before you begin. 10 ads gives you 10,000 extra characters, enough for about 1,700 words, so a long document can be typed from start to finish without stopping.
Not sure how many you need? Type your word count here:
Check the character count
When you paste text, the popup shows how many characters it needs next to your balance. A green tick means you're covered. Yellow means watch the number of ads it suggests first.
Paste plain text
TypeFlow types letters, not formatting. Remove odd symbols, extra blank lines and leftover headings first, then add bold, headings and bullet styles in your document afterwards.
Put your cursor in place first
Click exactly where the text should go before pressing Start. The 2-second countdown gives you time if you forget, but placing it first is safest.
Split very long documents
For 5,000+ words, type one section at a time. It's easier to check as you go, and you can switch tabs or take a break between sections.
Don't click inside the document
TypeFlow types wherever the cursor is. Clicking somewhere else in the doc moves the cursor and the text follows it.
Use a second window
Want to keep working while it types? Open your document in its own Chrome window and leave it there. Use another window for everything else.
Stop instantly if something's off
Press Alt+Shift+S any time. You can fix the cursor position and start again.
Keep your computer awake
If your computer goes to sleep, typing pauses or stops. For long sessions, keep it plugged in and stop the screen from turning off.
Pick the right speed
Use 150–200 WPM when you just want it done. Around 60 WPM looks like a person typing, which is nice for demos and screen recordings.
Do a quick test run
New app or website? Type a short sentence first to make sure everything lands where you expect before sending a long piece.
Use the shortcuts
Send text from the website, then press Alt+Shift+T right in your document. No need to open the popup.
Ran out anyway? Continue
If you chose "Start anyway" and it stopped, earn more characters, click right after the last letter typed and press Continue typing. Only the rest gets typed.
Top up your characters first so it can finish in one go.
Earn charactersRead the guide