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Typing Speed Test

Test your speed and accuracy. Build better typing habits every day.

Time remaining

1:00

WPM

Accuracy

100%

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A little practice every day goes a long way.

Today's goal: Complete 3 typing tests.

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What is typing speed?

Typing speed is how many words you type per minute, written as WPM. Because words vary in length, typing tests count every five characters, spaces included, as one word. Speed is usually reported together with accuracy, since fast typing with many errors is rarely useful.

How is WPM calculated?

TypeDaily uses gross WPM: the number of correctly typed characters divided by five, divided by the minutes elapsed. Spaces count as characters, so 300 correct characters in one minute is 60 WPM. Incorrect characters are not counted, and fixing a mistake with Backspace updates your score straight away. Official exams and other typing tests use different rules, so treat your score here as a practice guide, not an official result.

How can I improve typing accuracy?

Slow down until you can type without errors, then build speed gradually. Keep your eyes on the text instead of the keyboard, and use all ten fingers, with each finger responsible for its own keys. Fix mistakes as you go, but also notice which keys cause them and practice those. Accuracy comes first: speed tends to follow once accuracy is steady.

What is a good typing speed?

Commonly cited averages are around 40 WPM, and 60 to 80 WPM is fast for everyday work. TypeDaily labels results as Beginner (under 25 WPM), Developing (25 to 39), Good (40 to 59), Fast (60 to 79) and Excellent (80 and above). These are general practice labels. Requirements for jobs and exams vary, so check the one you are preparing for, and keep accuracy high.

How often should I practice typing?

Short, regular sessions beat long, rare ones. Around ten minutes a day, for example three short tests, adds up quickly. Mix the test types: words for speed, sentences for flow, and numbers and punctuation for the keys you use less. Check your History page after a couple of weeks to see whether your speed and accuracy are rising.