{"id":252,"date":"2022-10-13T09:40:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T09:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/?p=252"},"modified":"2023-12-20T08:20:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T08:20:36","slug":"what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs","title":{"rendered":"What are the Different Types of Data Entry Jobs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have a keen eye for detailing and a penchant for everything to be in a specific order, data entry is the right job for you. As technical as the job may sound, data entry has been around for many years. Companies from every sector manage vast amounts of data that need to be in a particular order for easy access. But since many companies have started outsourcing this practice, data entry jobs are resurging in the market and becoming hugely popular. So, before you begin applying for data entry jobs, let\u2019s tell you about the types of data entry jobs to help you find out which suits your needs best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Types_of_Data_Entry_Jobs\" >Types of Data Entry Jobs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Offline_Data_Entry\" >Offline Data Entry<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Plain_Data_Entry\" >Plain Data Entry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Data_cleaning\" >Data cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Typist\" >Typist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Online_Data_Entry\" >Online Data Entry<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Filing_forms_online\" >Filing forms online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Online_survey_format\" >Online survey format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Data_Capturing_and_entering\" >Data Capturing and entering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Processing_Emails\" >Processing Emails<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#The_Newest_Data_Entry_Type_%E2%80%93_Micro_Jobs\" >The Newest Data Entry Type &#8211; Micro Jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Other_Types_of_Data_Entry\" >Other Types of Data Entry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#What_is_the_meaning_of_online_data_entry_jobs\" >What is the meaning of online data entry jobs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#What_type_of_job_is_data_entry\" >What type of job is data entry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#What_type_of_work_is_done_in_a_data_entry_job\" >What type of work is done in a data entry job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#What_are_some_best_data_entry_tools\" >What are some best data entry tools?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Do_I_need_to_do_a_data_entry_course_to_get_a_job\" >Do I need to do a data entry course to get a job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/what-are-different-types-of-data-entry-jobs\/#Can_I_do_a_data_entry_job_from_the_phone\" >Can I do a data entry job from the phone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Data_Entry_Jobs\"><\/span>Types of Data Entry Jobs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to types of data entry, there are three different types- Offline and Online data entry. Let us explain to you all types and what types of service fall under these categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offline_Data_Entry\"><\/span>Offline Data Entry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offline data entry, also known as basic or regular data entry job, is manually entering the data from one source to another. In this, you will have to type data on your own and store it at another place. For this, you will need basic knowledge of Excel or any other tool that your organization uses. Typing skill of 40- 50 words per minute is also required. Here are different offline data entry job types-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plain_Data_Entry\"><\/span>Plain Data Entry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In plain or direct data entry, you will have to read from a pdf document and then type it in word to make it editable. You will have to enter information in MS Word. It would be best if you had good reading and writing speed to do plain data entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_cleaning\"><\/span>Data cleaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, a data specialist will be given a huge data set in this data entry job type. As a data specialist, you must remove certain data from the database. The data set can be in the form of an Excel sheet or a word file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typist\"><\/span>Typist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as a word processor, the typist role is a bit more technical. As a typist, you will be typing letters and creating mail labels, graphs, charts, and reports. Most organizations provide training for this type of data entry job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/blog\/data-entry\/how-to-learn-data-entry\">How to Learn Data Entry?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These were offline data entry job types. However, considering we live in a world dominated by the internet and advanced technology, most of the data entry job type has shifted to online from offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Data_Entry\"><\/span>Online Data Entry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of these online types of data entry jobs are outsourced by the organization to a third party as they are not required in-house. This data entry type can be done online from any remote location. Here are different types of data entry jobs online-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filing_forms_online\"><\/span>Filing forms online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this, you will be provided with the dataset and forms. You will have to fill the forms with detailed data carefully. Sometimes, the data is not provided, and you might have to conduct thorough research by surfing the internet and filling out the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_survey_format\"><\/span>Online survey format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of data entry is required when companies want feedback for any specific service or product. The company will give you a questionnaire in an online survey, and you will have to fill in the answers on those forms. It may take around 5 to 20 minutes to fill out a questionnaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Capturing_and_entering\"><\/span>Data Capturing and entering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this, you will have to gather data from various sources such as e-Magazine, e-Book, and websites and fill it in an Excel sheet or a word document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processing_Emails\"><\/span>Processing Emails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this, you will be asked to go through thousands of emails daily and gather data in a particular form in an Excel sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are different types of data entry jobs online that you can look for if you want to make a career in the data entry sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Newest_Data_Entry_Type_%E2%80%93_Micro_Jobs\"><\/span>The Newest Data Entry Type &#8211; Micro Jobs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Micro jobs are new in the market compared to online and offline data entry jobs. These include small data entry requirements, which can be done quickly but are often repeated. Here are the types of microdata entry job types-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Captcha<\/strong>: In this, you will have to solve multiple captchas every day. The task is mundane but can be done quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Captioning<\/strong>: In this, you will have to write captions for images or news. This is an emerging job post and is hard to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Types_of_Data_Entry\"><\/span>Other Types of Data Entry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Data formatting<\/strong>: As the name suggests, the data formatting requires less entry and more reduction.<\/p> <p><strong>Re-formatting<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>You must align the data with guidelines and make it look professional.<\/p> <p><strong>Editing<\/strong>:  Sound knowledge of the English language is mandatory. You will have to read the data and revise it using correct grammar thoroughly.<\/p> <p> <strong>File conversion<\/strong>: You must convert the audio or image into a word file.<\/p> <p> <strong>Image to word <\/strong>&#8211; You will be provided with images containing data and have to convert it into word format.<\/p> <p> <strong>Audio to text<\/strong>: In this, you will have to listen to the audio and type it in a word file.<\/p> <p> <strong>Medical transcription<\/strong>: You need a sound knowledge of medical terms to complete this task. Shorthand is also required. This data entry job pays well, among other types.<\/p> <p><strong>Medical coding<\/strong>: You will have to convert the healthcare diagnosis into alphanumeric terms.<\/p> <p> <strong>Product entry<\/strong>: You will be responsible for recording the company&#8217;s products and specifications.<\/p> <p> <strong>Payroll entry<\/strong>: This helps in keeping companies&#8217; accounts in a systematic manner. You will have to enter an organization&#8217;s payroll as per the specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The data entry job pays well and can be done from anywhere. You can either join as a full-time data entry clerk or as a part-time or even work remotely. You can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobhai.com\/data-entry-jobs-scgy\">data entry job openings<\/a> at Jobhai.com. Some top organizations have again started hiring for data entry work, while some are outsourcing the requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1665577611401\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_meaning_of_online_data_entry_jobs\"><\/span>What is the meaning of online data entry jobs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Online data entry means that the task is assigned online and is dispersed between a group of people. These tasks are done using different online tools. These online tasks may be assigned to a data entry specialist online or can be posted for bid among people.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1665577625013\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_job_is_data_entry\"><\/span>What type of job is data entry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Data entry is a type of clerical work. It includes typing, processing, voice recording, and such. Data entry specialists or clerks work in different industries.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1665577659305\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_work_is_done_in_a_data_entry_job\"><\/span>What type of work is done in a data entry job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The clerical job is available in different industries. It can be done manually or with the help of online tools. You can read about different types of data entry jobs above<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1665577673345\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_best_data_entry_tools\"><\/span>What are some best data entry tools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To be an efficient data entry operator, here are some tools that you should learn- Excel, EmailmeForm, Zoho Forms, Kaptiche &#8211; Helps, B2W Inform, iQapture, and PieSync.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1665577703206\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_do_a_data_entry_course_to_get_a_job\"><\/span>Do I need to do a data entry course to get a job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you are planning to make this your career, then doing courses will surely help you in the longer run. You can search for online classes on eLearning sites and apply for the course.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1665577717210\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_do_a_data_entry_job_from_the_phone\"><\/span>Can I do a data entry job from the phone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not all types of data entry jobs can be done via phone. For example, some organization provides huge data set for entry, and it will take a lot of data and space to download the files.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a keen eye for detailing and a penchant for everything to be in a specific order, data entry is the right job for you. As technical as the job may sound, data entry has been around for many years. 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