About the Typing Speed Test
A clean one-minute typing test with live WPM, accuracy percentage and error highlighting, using common-word passages. Get gross WPM, net WPM and a rating at the end — retry with fresh text anytime.
Typing speed compounds across everything you do at a computer; testing is the first step to improving.
How to use the Typing Speed Test
- Click the text area and start typing the shown passage.
- The timer starts on your first keystroke; errors highlight red.
- After 60 seconds, read your WPM, accuracy and rating.
Common uses
Measuring and improving typing speed
Preparing for job assessments
Classroom typing practice
Frequently asked questions
What is a good typing speed?
40 WPM is average, 60–80 is proficient, 100+ is fast. Accuracy above 95% matters more than raw speed.
Gross vs net WPM?
Gross counts everything typed; net subtracts errors — net is your true working speed.
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