Definitions
- Referring to the act of writing or producing text on a typewriter. - Describing the skill or profession of using a typewriter to produce written documents. - Talking about the process of creating typed documents using a typewriter.
- Referring to the act of writing or producing text on a computer or other electronic device. - Describing the skill or profession of using a keyboard to produce written documents. - Talking about the process of creating typed documents using a computer or other electronic device.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the creation of written documents.
- 2Both require the use of a keyboard.
- 3Both can be used for various purposes, such as writing letters, reports, or essays.
- 4Both have evolved with technology over time.
- 5Both require accuracy and attention to detail.
What is the difference?
- 1Equipment: Typewriting uses a typewriter, while typing uses a computer or other electronic device.
- 2Era: Typewriting was more common in the past, while typing is more common in modern times.
- 3Speed: Typing is generally faster than typewriting due to the use of modern technology.
- 4Noise: Typewriting produces a distinct sound while typing is usually silent.
- 5Ease of editing: Typing allows for easy editing and revising of documents, while typewriting requires manual correction or retyping of errors.
Remember this!
Typewriting and typing are both methods of producing written documents using a keyboard. However, the difference between typewriting and typing is the equipment used, era, speed, noise, and ease of editing. Typewriting uses a typewriter and was more common in the past, while typing uses a computer or other electronic device and is more common in modern times. Typing is generally faster, quieter, and allows for easier editing of documents.
