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Typing speed test

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Adds punctuation to the text: commas, full stops and other marks. Starts some words with a capital letter, as in real sentences. Mixes numbers into the text. Show or hide the on-screen keyboard Text size: medium Text size: medium
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About the typing speed test

Type the words as they appear. When the time runs out you see your speed in words per minute (WPM) and your accuracy. A word counts as five characters, spaces included, so your WPM compares fairly with other typing tests.

Pick 15 seconds to 5 minutes, a number of words, a quote or a Wikipedia passage, and add punctuation, capitals or numbers if you like. After each test a chart shows where you sped up and slowed down, the words you missed, and the keys worth practising next.

No account is needed: your results stay in your browser, and a free account keeps them on every device. If you look at the keyboard while you type, the lessons teach touch typing from the home row up.

Learn to touch type →Practise your weak keys →Try a solo race →1-minute typing test →5-minute typing test →What is a good typing speed? →