What is a good typing speed?

Average: 40 WPM. Good: 60-80 WPM. Professional: 80-100+ WPM. Most office work requires 40-60 WPM.

How is WPM calculated?

WPM = (correctly typed characters / 5) / minutes elapsed. One 'word' is defined as 5 characters.

How can I type faster?

Touch type without looking at the keyboard, practice daily, focus on accuracy first (speed follows), and use all 10 fingers.

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Typing Speed Test

Name: AdaptlyPost
Author: AdaptlyPost

Measure your typing speed in words per minute with accuracy tracking. 60-second timed test with color-coded character feedback and detailed results.

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog near the riverbank. This simple sentence contains every letter of the alphabet, making it a popular choice for typing practice and font display. Skilled typists can complete this passage in under thirty seconds with perfect accuracy.

Test Your Speed

60-second typing challenge with detailed metrics

Words Per Minute

Real-time WPM calculation based on correctly typed characters.

Accuracy Tracking

Track your accuracy percentage with error counting.

60-Second Timer

Countdown starts on first keystroke. Results shown at the end.

Color Feedback

Green for correct, red for errors, gray for remaining characters.

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