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Excellent professional job!!!!

I need typing

$40

Kim was absolutely fantastic! So professional, lovely and efficient!

Complete some typing and make a manual for me.

$250

Very happy with Salman help explain to me what he was doing, would recommend him highly. Ellie

Typing on Mac computer

$80

Very helpful with MS Word and friendly.

I need typing

$200

Lovely person! Diligent and a hard worker. Thanks so much Tina

Typist / secretary / word processing

$100

Very comitted, Diligent and on time... Thank you so much Nizam for this.. Absolutely recommend him for any such work.. Cheers

I need typing at bellavista

$180

What's the average cost of a typist

$72 - $200

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$122

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$200

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Why book a typist through Airtasker?

Are you busy running a business and having trouble keeping up with all the small (yet super-important) tasks that need doing? While it is, of course, great news that your business is scaling up, you still have to pay attention to the details that keep your entire ship sailing smoothly. With Airtasker, you can easily find typing services near you that can take some weight off your shoulders.

Our platform enables you to request, canvass rates, and book a typist in minutes! Airtasker is the best place to look for the best typing services. First, you can reach dozens of potential Taskers in a single post. That beats having to ask your friends, post on social media, and take out multiple ads.

Next, you can easily find a typist near your office since Airtasker lets you specify your location in the task post. Third, you can determine your budget and easily avoid more high-end typing services. Lastly, our platform enables you to read customer reviews before you book. That way, you’re sure to be satisfied with the typist you book! Ready to find your business’ next great typist? Tap the “Post a task” button to get started.

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Top Typist related questions

Some great questions to ask a potential typist include:

  • How does this role fit into your career plans?
  • Why are you interested in this position?
  • What’s your typing speed?
  • Can you work with minimal supervision?
  • How do you minimise the risk of errors?
  • Do you use any special software when typing?

If your line of work involves one kind of typing (e.g. audio typing or transcribing interviews), you could also ask the Tasker about their experience in that area. 

It depends. Average typists have speeds of around 43 to 80 words per minute (wpm), while more advanced ones can hit up to 120 words per minute. If your industry has somewhat time-sensitive tasks, you may want to book a Tasker with an above-average typing speed. Naturally, this might mean potential Taskers will have a higher asking rate, so be prepared to increase your budget. 

Yes, you can definitely arrange to have a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with the Tasker you hire. You can also state this in your task post so those who will apply will know about the NDA ahead of time. 

There are many ways to do this, including:

  • Getting a comfortable keyboard (as well as a comfortable desk and chair)
  • Maintain good posture
  • Use the correct finger positions
  • Use keyboard shortcuts
  • Slow down and try to be more mindful as you type. Only then should you think about speeding up again.
  • Keep practising!

It depends. If you specified in your task post that you’re looking for a typist who can also take on office admin work, and your budget has enough room for this. You and the Tasker you hire can agree on how much of the day is spent typing your inventory and how much time is spent looking over your books. 

To become a stenographer, you will typically need a high school diploma and training in stenography. This can come from a vocational school or community college. Some stenographers may also have an associate’s degree in court reporting. If you plan on becoming a court stenotypist, you may also need to obtain a licence or certification from your local authorities.

What do typing services include?

These can include writing down your business ideas, transcribing market research interviews, and keeping track of your growing inventory. 

Whether you need someone to catch your ideas as you spitball them, someone who can work through all the recordings that need transcribing, or an expert in data entry, Airtasker can help you find a freelance typist who can help. Here’s what you can expect when you book a typing service through our platform:

Copy typing

A copy typist encodes correspondence, reports, books, and other documents by using a printed or handwritten source. For example, suppose you have hundreds of handwritten historical documents that you want a digital copy of. 

In that case, your hired Tasker can help you put all these into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or your own choice of word processing software. Or say you have books scanned into 1000-page JPEGs, and you want to be able to edit, highlight, or find words quickly. A copy typist will turn these photos into workable word documents for you. 

Speaking of different file formats, if you struggle with this daily, you may want to seek the help of a tech support specialist near you.

Audio typing

While a copy typist relies on written sources, a freelance audio typist works with audio sources. This can be your dictaphone, audio recordings from your smartphone, or even video interviews. These specialists have a good ear and quick hands and can save you a lot of time. No need to keep playing backwards and forwards to find that little nugget of an idea! Simply look over the document that your audio typist will give you. 

Data entry typing

Data entry clerks specialise in quickly and accurately documenting all the data you (or another source) will provide. These can include typing your inventory of items, the numbers and codes of various documents, or documents your office bookkeeper may need. They can also organise all this data into your desired format. 

Steno typing

Steno typing is a bit different from other typists since they use a particular keyboard based on sounds (instead of letters). The stenographer’s keyboard is also tiny compared to a regular “QWERTY” keyboard, so their hands don’t need to cover a lot of distance when working. This lets a stenotypist type exceptionally quickly and keep up with court proceedings, C-suite meetings that go a mile a minute, and other time-sensitive jobs. 

Recent Typist tasks

Digital organiser fast accurate typist financial record keeping

$30

Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia

21st Nov 2024

Hourly rate is based on current skill set and can be negotiated $30 hr is min rate Due to me being busy and not prioritising my digital footprint, I, the 2 finger bad spelling typist is overwhelmed. Task 1 - helping me improve my organisational skill set Task 2 - typing response to professional emails, letters and documents via face to face dictation. Min 6 hours a week 2 to 3 days a week. Task - 3 create budgeting plan for short and long term financial goals setting Please contact me via if you have one or more of these skills and or for more details Additionally once caught up the position(s) will become ongoing with virtual and face coaching if the right fit found, My location is Spring Hill However I can travel to your location if mobility is an issue Thanks in advance lili

Copying and typing legal documents

$150

Clayfield QLD, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Coping and typing of several legal documents of around a.total of 20 pages

Chat gbt and typing

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Oct 2024

I need someone to help me use chat gbt and type final figure decided.in person only thanks.meeting point city location.

Typing of memoir

$200

Paddington QLD, Australia

8th Oct 2024

Large amount of hand written pages - 249 approx

Typing about 80 pages. Your place or you can use my PC. Rockhampton.

$60

Rockhampton QLD, Australia

4th Oct 2024

About 40 kids speeches currently on palm cards need to be typed up ready for printing into a booklet. Gaps can be left if not clear what is meant on the palm cards and I can fix these later. Palm cards are at my house in Rocky but you can pick them up and type them at your home if preferred. My PC also available.

A fast typing notetaker for corporate meeting in Sydney CBD tomorrow

$300

Sydney NSW, Australia

4th Sep 2024

We need a professional tomorrow (Thu 5/9/2024) person who can listen and record via typing the minutes , notes and actions from our business strategy meeting meeting into the excel sheet minutes. The exact hours are 10am to 4pm , in boardroom at 89 macquarie St Sydney. Must have high typing speed WPM. You will need to bring a laptop to use.

Arya, was available on very short notice and was efficient and achieved the task as planned

Typing and emailing

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Jul 2024

I have injured my wrist and need help on admin tasks (drafting and sending emails and letters , with attachments, while I dictate) about 3 hours and in person, $50 per hour (inclusive of AT fee, travel etc). You will need typing and document formatting skills, familiar with MS Office and Outlook

Typist, someone to help type my written book

$1,000

Earlwood NSW, Australia

9th Jul 2024

ONGOING TASK - have a massive handwritten book containing around 300,000 words that needs to be transcribed into a digital format (word document specifically). Key Tasks Include: - Accurately typing up each page into a Word document - Double checking work for any errors or inconsistencies - Delivering completed work in a reasonable timeframe No additional formatting is required beyond basic organising into chapters, if applicable. Ideal Candidate Will Have: - Experience in transcription - High attention to detail - Fast and accurate typing skills - Proficiency in English for any potential communication needs. - Can do it in client's home due to private and confidential nature of handwritten books. Location - Earlwood NSW 2206. Preferable female only. Price open to discussion

Typing assistance

$200

Birchgrove NSW, Australia

4th Jul 2024

I require assistance with typing. You will be sitting beside me as I dictate emails and edit word documents. I am recovering from an injury and may need assistance to help me stand. Estimated 4 hours. 9am to 1 pm is preferred but afternoon is also ok.

Great job! Highly recommended!

I'm looking for a typist to type up hand written documents .

$70

Dee Why NSW, Australia

23rd Jun 2024

I need hand written stories to be typed and bound so i can gift it to to the author for his 50th Birthday.

look up and apply for jobs on Seek, basic typing & administration

$25

Brunswick VIC, Australia

18th Jun 2024

1) help look for and apply for work on job sites 2) general , basic typing and administration 3) help with general tasks on PC's 4) 5-10 hours per week , casual and ongoing 5) meet library or home office, suit home /part time secretary - Due date: Flexible

Typist face to face

$70

Williams Landing VIC, Australia

17th Jun 2024

Hello I need somebody with fast typing skills I need to dictate lots of information and have it typed out Going thru a legal separation and struggle to type Happy to pay an good rate Please send me a hourly rate

Tracey is amazing will be using Tracey most weeks.

Dictation, typing, printing

$50

Brisbane QLD, Australia

13th Jun 2024

I need somebody to type up what what I am saying. Then, to print out 2 copies of it all. There will be approximately 20 receipts. It is for receipts to be printed in various styles also. I am currently unable to get any access to a computer or printer. So that's why i'm asking for some assistance. I'm doing this as a favour to help out an acquaintance as he doesn't have anyone to do his paperwork. My friend is on limited income and he is flexable a small amout. I know your time is important End valuable so I can completely understand if you come back with a different price. But I was asked to offer this amount first. Thank you.

Legal typing service dictation of complaints

$15

Norman Park QLD, Australia

31st May 2024

Typing up legal complaints on hourly rate quote me a rate

Typing out lists and creating checklists on Word/Excel.

$500

Murarrie QLD, Australia

22nd May 2024

Would like a list of names compiled in word/excel format along with other lists created and typed out on Microsoft Word.

Very diligent and followed instructions precisely. Prompt and overall great job.

Typist to convert manuscripts

$200

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

22nd May 2024

I have two manuscripts that I would like to be converted to a word document with formatting. What is the price per page?

Great work transcribing two major documents and retaining their original structure.

Casual typist/University student/legal secretary/office admin

$150

Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia

21st May 2024

Part time typist /University student / secretary to assist retired female Lawyer with typing and general administrative work. I will be posting this job many times feel free to apply on all of them as I am a little busy at the moment and require more days. Please make sure you let me know your education and qualifications and experience in the first message you sent That way you can apply for a few of them. Hopefully I can pick the appropriate applicants on each. * Looking for a typist with excellent computer skills and is comfortable and familiar with Apple computers or is willing to learn. *MUST HAVE MINIMUM 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN AN OFFICE /experienced secretary OR BE STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY OR A UNI GRADUATE* *MUST HAVE AN EXCELLENT COMMAND OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE and be able to compose letters on their own. A legal background or a good HSC /uni enrolment is an advantage but not essential. I will be posting this task weekly so the tasker will have an opportunity to reapply on a regular basis. The location is in Vaucluse, Sydney Eastern suburbs, plenty of off street parking, and bus stops at door -buses from City and Edgecliff station bus no 324 and 325. Flexible hours and day to suit you Monday to Friday approx 4 hours to start off with. NON SMOKERS ONLY PLEASE. Due date: Flexible with work days and hours- Due date: Needs to be done by Friday 31 May 2024 4 hours for $120

Typing from Audio

$50

Herston QLD, Australia

9th May 2024

Type Audio to text format.

Typing services

$150

Spring Hill QLD, Australia

21st Apr 2024

I have a report that is dictated and need typing completed within 24 hours please.

Claire is exceptional in customer service and typing speed and accuracy

Typist- type out a 50page book

$100

Elsternwick VIC, Australia

1st Apr 2024

Needing someone to come to our office and type out a 50 page book into a word doc.

Kathryn has been wonderful to work with. Thank you!