Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 17

Type Better.  E-mail Faster.  Work Smarter.

Product Information

The leader in typing tutorial software for 11 years running, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing v.17 is the only typing software delivering the customized training you need in a motivating, engaging format. Work at your own pace with lesson content that keeps you interested. This flexible program is an ideal choice for any would-be fluent typist, including students, email enthusiasts and office professionals. If you use the keyboard, you'll benefit from Mavis Beacon!

Save time, work faster and be more productive at work, school or home with the trusted, award-winning expertise of Mavis Beacon!  Let the #1 name in typing for 12 straight years guide your typing tutorials! Mavis Beacon will monitor your progress, flag your weak spots and offer challenging lessons to help you continue improving your keyboarding skills.  Don’t waste valuable time hunting and pecking your way around the keyboard. Type better, email faster and work smarter with Mavis Beacon at your side!


Educational Features

• The Media Center
• Ergonomic Evaluation
• Entertaining Arcade-Style Games
• Import MP3 Files
• Specialized Practice Area
• Lessons and Settings
• Progress Trackig
• Palm Powered - Download to your palm device and practice on the go.

Product Features

• Exercise your typing fingers with more than 220 practice lessons and 80 custom lessons!
• Enjoy 14 entertaining arcade-style games that make practicing fun!
• Enhanced user interface is compatible with widescreen laptops and leaves the desktop more accessible even while the program is running.
• Make your learning even more efficient by customizing lessons to fit your needs.
• Download lessons to your Palm Pilot for easy portable practice sessions!
• Jazz up your lessons by importing your own MP3 files to listen to while you practice!
• Straighten up your keyboarding skills by correcting your posture and physical alignment with ergonomic evaluation videos.

Add Bonus

Included FREE as an Added Bonus with Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Version 17 Deluxe, refine your resume with The Print Shop Resume Pro.  Make a great first impression – and a lasting professional impact – with a letter-perfect resume that makes your talents shine. Simple wizards and step-by-step writing advice guarantee a finished product that’s as polished as you are!

When it comes to your career, your resume is your most valuable tool for success. Make the most of every word with The Print Shop Resume Pro, your easy guide to creating an impressive, memorable document that demands respect and attention. Plus, you’ll also enjoy access to bonus features covering important topics like interview preparation and career search strategies!

• Craft the perfect resume in no time with the convenient resume wizards.
• Enjoy the benefits of professionally designed resume templates.
• Edit your documents with a full-featured word processor.
• Browse sample resumes from a variety of professions.
• Use the multimedia career counselor for job search and interviewing advice.

Windows Requirements

• Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
• 450 MHz Pentium III processor or faster
• 64 MB RAM for Windows 98/Me
• 128 MB RAM for Windows 2000/XP
• 16X CD-ROM drive
• 360 MB free hard disk space *
• 16-bit color monitor
• 800 x 600 Resolution
• Windows compatible sound card
• Windows compatible mouse

* Full install of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe requires at least 550MB of free hard disk space


Macintosh Requirements

• PowerPC G3 333-MHz processor or faster
• Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS 10.2.2 and higher
• 64 MB RAM for Mac OS 9.2
• 128 MB RAM for Mac OS 10.2.8-10.3.9
• 256 MB RAM for Mac OS 10.4.X
• 16X CD-ROM drive
• 360 MB free hard disk space *
• 16-bit color monitor
• 800 x 600 Resolution

* Full install of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe requires at least 550MB of free hard disk space

• Internet Access
• A color printer with 300 dpi or better recommended