How to use it
- Choose the duration (1 minute is the usual test).
- Click the box and type the highlighted word, then press space to move to the next one.
- When the time is up, see your WPM, accuracy and level, and restart to beat it.
Questions and answers
What is a good typing speed?
Most adults type around 40 WPM. Above 60 WPM is fast, and professional typists often reach 70 to 90 WPM with high accuracy.
How is WPM calculated?
WPM counts the characters of the words you typed correctly, including spaces, divided by 5 (the standard word length) per minute. Wrong words do not count, so accuracy matters as much as speed.
How can I type faster?
Learn touch typing with all ten fingers, keep your eyes on the screen and practice 10 to 15 minutes a day. Focus on accuracy first; speed follows.
Can I take the typing test on a phone?
Yes, with the phone keyboard. Speeds on a touch screen are usually lower than on a physical keyboard, so compare like with like.
Is there a typing test in other languages?
Yes: Portuguese and Spanish versions use real words in each language, with accents. Switch language at the top of the page.