Does the test count spaces and punctuation in the accuracy score?

Yes, every character including spaces and punctuation is compared to the original passage.

Can I pause the timer once I start typing?

No, the timer runs continuously from the first keystroke until you finish or the passage ends.

What happens if I make a mistake and correct it?

Corrections are recorded as deletions and still count toward the error total.

Is the passage the same every time I take the test?

The tool rotates through a small library of passages so you may see different text on repeat attempts.

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Typing Test

Type the short passage below as quickly and accurately as you can. The timer starts on your first keystroke and stops when you reach the end. You get your words per minute (WPM), accuracy and error count.

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Click the box and start typing — the timer starts on your first keystroke.

About the Typing Test

Typing speed is measured in words per minute, or WPM. One word counts as five characters including spaces, so your WPM is your correct characters divided by five, divided by the minutes it took. The average adult types around 40 WPM on a full keyboard.

Accuracy matters as much as raw speed: fast typing full of mistakes is slower in practice, because you have to go back and fix it. Backspace is allowed, so you can correct slip-ups, and pasting is disabled so the result reflects your real typing.

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About

The typing test measures your raw text-entry speed and precision by presenting a short passage you must reproduce exactly. As you type, the tool tracks every keystroke in real time, counting correct characters, deletions and any mismatches against the source text. When the passage ends or you press the finish button, the engine instantly calculates words per minute, overall accuracy percentage and a detailed error tally.

How your result is scored

Your words-per-minute figure comes from dividing the total correctly typed words by the elapsed time in minutes, while accuracy is the ratio of correct characters to total characters attempted multiplied by one hundred. The error count simply lists every insertion, omission or substitution you made during the session.

Tips to improve

Warm up with a few practice lines before starting the timed run.
Keep your fingers on the home row and avoid looking at the keyboard.
Prioritize steady rhythm over burst speed to reduce corrections.
Use the backspace key sparingly; each deletion lowers accuracy.
Repeat the same passage daily to build muscle memory for common word patterns.

Frequently asked questions

Does the test count spaces and punctuation in the accuracy score?: Yes, every character including spaces and punctuation is compared to the original passage.
Can I pause the timer once I start typing?: No, the timer runs continuously from the first keystroke until you finish or the passage ends.
What happens if I make a mistake and correct it?: Corrections are recorded as deletions and still count toward the error total.
Is the passage the same every time I take the test?: The tool rotates through a small library of passages so you may see different text on repeat attempts.