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Georgie was instrumental in preparing an urgent document. I would recommend her to anyone who needs the expert skills that she brings to the table 10/10

Help required typing/preparing documents

$200

really reliable and good .please call 0449567522

Typing accurate and fast from dictation

$130

Wendy is absolutely fantastic! She was punctual and very efficient. highly recommended!

Typing information from hand written job card onto

$250

Very happy with the job.

Typing of stories

$200

Naina handled my task professionally. Her rapid response and quick service was 2nd to none. Highly recommended. 👍

I need typing

$50

Stephanie's transcription work was of the highest quality and she was a pleasure to deal with. I recommend her services unreservedly.

I need typing

$90

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$120

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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

Typist to type up a will

$30

Mooroobool QLD, Australia

14th Mar 2024

To type up a will document

Secretarial work: dictation, typing, word processing.

$190

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

5th Mar 2024

Take dictation, type recipe cards, word process for print ready. 4 hours. Must be today. Good English skills a must

Helpful, insightful, attentive and diligent, Katrena is exactly who you want to help you get organised.

Typist work

$150

Molendinar QLD, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

I need two 1 hour audio files transcribed

Great job from Ella. Pretty stoked with her work. Lovely young lady!

Typing a paper on WW2 , approximately 2-3 pages

$30

Woodlands WA, Australia

14th Feb 2024

Memorial Service presentation

Freelance typing and patient care

$165

Birchgrove NSW, Australia

29th Jan 2024

I am recovering from injury and need typing support. The job would also involve helping me mobilise around the house, if needed. The typing would involve creating documents in Word and typing emails, Google searches et cetera. The hours depend on your availability and paid at an hourly rate of $55 per hour. Usually minimum three hours per visit - Due date: Flexible

Christine was great and is highly recommended!

Transcribe spoken ideas into Word Document. Easy 2hrs of typing.

$80

Mullumbimby NSW, Australia

28th Jan 2024

Type information into correct format as needed. Easy 2 hours of sitting comfortably air conditioned and producing Word/PDF. Must be very professional and work quickly. Very basic documents but a good listener is essential. Proven proficiency in similar position would be very advantageous. Using my HP PC. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 29 January 2024

Casual typist/University student/legal secretary/office admin

$120

Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia

10th Dec 2023

Part time typist /University student / secretary to assist retired female Lawyer with typing and general administrative work. * 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 IN AUSTRALIA OR BE STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY* *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 mark 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 Saturday This task is for 4 hours. NON SMOKERS ONLY PLEASE. Due date: Flexible with work days and hours but preferably before 21 Dec 2023 Due date: Before Thursday, 21 December 2023 - Due date: Before Thursday, 21 December 2023

Accomplished typist to transfer notes from books to cloud assessment

$250

Modbury North SA, Australia

5th Dec 2023

Sorry for everyone who offered me from interstate, this is my first time on airtasker and I have originally posted on line that the task can be done from anywhere but I have to give you the books so this is not possible, it will have to be someone local from Adelaide. Have done a lot of work on my certificate 4 and need it typed into the cloud assessment. - Due date: Before Friday, 15 December 2023

Avid was great , would recommend her to anyone.

Typing Scripts

$15

Sunbury VIC, Australia

27th Nov 2023

Typing handwritten scripts to paper and saved on usb - Due date: Flexible

Typing manuscript and making edits (from hard copy).

$35

Canberra ACT, Australia

16th Nov 2023

Client (Canberra)writing short book/manuscript - 120+ A4 pages typed (client has word doc copy of draft). Need a Canberra based typist (word processor) so can drop off handwritten edits on a hard copy for typing into new manuscript (electronic and hard copies required). Hard copy needed for hand written edits - then retyping until final draft achieved. Due date flexible and dependant on writer’s progress. Hourly rate for typing and charge for printing hard copy expected. Due date: Flexible

Excellent. Very pleased to meet Firoz.

Typing of a Workbook

$65

Ormiston QLD, Australia

6th Oct 2023

I need a workbook typed up and need to drop it off around my area or Brisbane. This is for 2 hours work to see speed/accuracy. It’s a large workbook for future work. Thanks so much - Due date: Flexible

Typing notes. completed in two weeks time,details provided in private

$65

Belfield NSW, Australia

30th Sep 2023

Typing notes. Preferably done in two weeks. More details will be provided for the right person.

Reliable and punctual!

Typing manuscript

$100

Paddington NSW, Australia

27th Sep 2023

Type a typed manuscript 100 pages - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 27 October 2023

Office job sorting/typing legal papers

$320

Buderim QLD 4556, Australia

26th Sep 2023

Rewriting this job offer as it was not advertised well. Job is paying $40/hr for the making templates & files of documents, editiing and research. I have quoted price for basically 8 hrs, Unsure how many hrs this job may take at Buderim office, but assuming at least 8 hrs. - Due date: I'd like to be done by Saturday, 7 October 2023, so can do whatever days suit.

James did a great job exactly how I asked. His attention to detail was appreciated.

Word processing typing existing document

$120

Reservoir VIC, Australia

23rd Sep 2023

Retype approx 15 page document A4 size - Due date: Flexible

Amazing individual highly recommended

Typing book catalogue

$100

Cannon Hill QLD 4170, Australia

14th Sep 2023

typing 17 book catalog pages onto message stick - Due date: Flexible

Typing information put onto A4 size.

$300

Caboolture QLD 4510, Australia

23rd Aug 2023

I have approximately 250 Mowing sites that require data entering onto A4 paper so the can be printed out and organised into job runs. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Dean has been very professional to deal with and delivered above my expectations on the project. I would highly recommend Dean.

Typing, editing, proof reading, format for publication

$30

Toowoomba QLD, Australia

22nd Aug 2023

Written manuscript to be typed x 3 A5 size books. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Typist & PA

$100

Keiraville NSW, Australia

15th Aug 2023

Looking for a typist or someone who can type business and study documents and material, including reports, correspondence and policies. Please apply if you can type fast and accurately and check documents for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors under tight deadlines. For this role, it’s essential to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Pay $25/hour for 4 hours of work to begin with. I currently got a hand injury resulting in a limited ability to type and write. Possibility of being hired by my business if a good fit for ongoing work with the opportunity to WFH in the future. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 17 August 2023

Admin- canva design, google doc- word typing - design documents

$90

Dee Why NSW, Australia

13th Aug 2023

I need help and possibly ongoung casual with admin, typing , someone with knowledge of google docs , word , canva , design in canva , editing, typing, someone creative , design documents , i have a small new business and need so much help getting jobs completed I want to neet up in petson to do this at my home killarney heights or dee why , warringah mall , library . Must have lots of experience be really good design, like to design some documents like price-lists , information sheets etc., links to websites , scan codes , advantage would be excel, spreadsheets , using asana Please email me with what u can do , opportunity for ongoing casual jobs , even maybe from home but now in person This Monday in person , 30cash per hour - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 14 August 2023

She is just amazing, and i certainly will be getting her again - beautiful girl, bubbly, intelligent, so good at admin