Test how quickly and accurately you can type a passage of text.
The Typing Speed Test measures your typing speed and accuracy. Your speed is usually reported in words per minute (WPM), while accuracy shows how many characters or words you entered correctly.
Research on skilled typing shows that speed and accuracy are closely connected, meaning typing faster can also lead to more errors if accuracy is sacrificed. Read research on typing speed and accuracy .
Type the passage shown on the screen as quickly and accurately as you can. The timer runs for 60 seconds, and your final result includes your typing speed and accuracy.
WPM is calculated from the number of characters you type, using the standard convention of 5 characters as one word.
A higher WPM means you typed more characters in the available time. However, speed alone does not tell the whole story. A fast score with many errors is less useful than a slightly slower score with high accuracy.
Your result can also change depending on the passage itself. Research has shown that some texts are naturally easier or harder to type than others, so WPM scores are most useful when the same text and test conditions are used for comparison. Learn about typing-text difficulty .