How to use the Typing Speed Test
Click Start Test and a random passage will appear after a 3-second countdown. Type the passage in the text box as quickly and accurately as you can. Characters turn green when correct and red when wrong. The timer counts down from 60 seconds.
When the timer reaches zero — or when you finish the passage — your results appear: WPM, accuracy percentage, and a count of correct versus incorrect characters.
Why test your typing speed?
- →Benchmark your progress when learning touch typing or a new keyboard layout.
- →Job applications — many data entry and administrative roles list a minimum WPM requirement.
- →Daily warm-up before a writing session to get your fingers moving.
- →Fun challenge — share your WPM with friends and see who types fastest.