Typing Test
Guide: How to Type Faster and What Your WPM Really Means
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How to use
- 1Click the typing box and start typing. The timer starts with your first key.
- 2Type the text shown. Green letters are correct and red letters are mistakes.
- 3When 60 seconds are up, see your WPM, accuracy and error count.
- 4Click Try again to beat your score.
Frequently asked questions
How is WPM calculated?
WPM is the number of correctly typed characters divided by five (the standard length of a word), divided by the minutes elapsed.
What is a good typing speed?
The average is around 40 WPM. 60-80 WPM is considered fast, and professional typists often exceed 100 WPM.
How is accuracy calculated?
Accuracy is the share of characters you typed correctly out of everything you typed, including corrected mistakes.
Why does the timer wait for me to start?
The 60 seconds begin with your first keystroke so you have time to get ready.
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