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Typing Test - Measure Your Typing Speed and Accuracy

Test your typing speed and accuracy with our free typing test. Track WPM, CPM, and accuracy in real-time with multiple difficulty levels.

Typing Test
Choose your difficulty and duration, then start typing to measure your WPM and accuracy

What is a Typing Speed Test?

A typing speed test measures how fast and accurately you can type. It calculates your Words Per Minute (WPM), Characters Per Minute (CPM), and accuracy percentage. Our free typing test features real-time WPM and accuracy tracking, multiple difficulty levels (easy for beginners, medium for intermediate, hard for advanced), customizable test duration (30s, 60s, 120s), visual feedback with color-coded characters showing correct/incorrect typing, and detailed results with comprehensive statistics including total characters typed and error count. Regular practice with typing tests helps improve keyboard skills, productivity, reduces errors in daily computer work, and enhances professional employability. Perfect for job applications requiring typing proficiency, tracking progress in improvement programs, practicing for data entry or transcription work, warming up before intensive typing sessions, and comparing speeds between keyboard layouts. All testing happens locally in your browser for complete privacy.

Key Features

  • Real-time WPM and accuracy tracking
  • Multiple difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
  • Customizable test duration (30s, 60s, 120s)
  • Visual feedback with color-coded characters
  • Detailed results with comprehensive statistics

How to Use the Typing Test

  1. Select your preferred difficulty level (easy for beginners, hard for advanced)
  2. Choose test duration (30, 60, or 120 seconds)
  3. Click 'Start Test' and begin typing the displayed text
  4. Watch real-time stats: WPM, accuracy, and errors
  5. Review detailed results when finished and try again to improve

Understanding Your Metrics

  • WPM (Words Per Minute): Average number of words typed per minute. Standard word length is 5 characters.
  • CPM (Characters Per Minute): Total number of characters typed per minute, including spaces and punctuation.
  • Accuracy: Percentage of correctly typed characters. Higher accuracy indicates fewer mistakes.

Tips to Improve Your Typing Speed

  • Practice proper finger placement on home row keys (ASDF JKL;)
  • Focus on accuracy first, speed will naturally improve
  • Practice regularly, even just 10-15 minutes daily
  • Don't look at the keyboard while typing
  • Maintain good posture and ergonomic setup
  • Start with easier texts and gradually increase difficulty

When to Use This Test

  • Job applications requiring typing proficiency
  • Track progress in typing improvement programs
  • Practice for data entry or transcription work
  • Warm up before intensive typing sessions
  • Compare typing speeds between different keyboard layouts

Benefits of Improving Typing Speed

  • Increased productivity and efficiency in work
  • Reduced physical strain and typing fatigue
  • Better focus on content rather than keyboard
  • Enhanced professional skills and employability

Typing Speed Standards

Average typing speeds vary by skill level:

  • Beginner: 20-30 WPM
  • Intermediate: 40-60 WPM
  • Advanced: 70-90 WPM
  • Professional/Expert: 90+ WPM

Practice Tip: Consistent practice is key to improving typing speed. Try to practice at the same time each day for 15-20 minutes. Focus on accuracy over speed initially, as speed will naturally improve with correct technique.