Typing Speed Test

Typing speed is measured in WPM — words per minute — where one "word" is defined as 5 characters (including spaces) for standardization. The average office worker types 40 WPM; professional typists reach 70-80 WPM; competitive typists exceed 100 WPM. Knowing your speed reveals whether keyboard proficiency is a bottleneck in your work. How the test works: 1. A passage of text is displayed. 2. Click the text area to start. The timer begins on your first keystroke. 3. Type the displayed text as quickly and accurately as possible. Correctly typed characters appear in green; errors appear in red. 4. The test ends when you complete the passage or the time limit expires (60 seconds by default). 5. Results show WPM, accuracy percentage, errors count, and characters typed. Test duration options: 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 2 minutes, or untimed (complete the full passage). Text options: Common English words, random words, programming code snippets, punctuation-heavy text, and numbers. Different text types test different typing skills. Understanding your results: WPM — gross WPM minus error penalty. An error in one word reduces your WPM score. Accuracy — percentage of characters typed correctly. Errors — count of individual character mistakes. Consistency — variation in WPM throughout the test. How to improve: Focus on accuracy first — speed follows. Touch typing (without looking at the keyboard) consistently outperforms hunt-and-peck typing at high speeds. Practice 15-20 minutes daily for 3-4 weeks to see measurable improvement.