When does the timer start?

The timer starts automatically on your very first keystroke so you have time to read the passage before beginning.

What is the difference between the difficulty levels?

Easy uses common everyday words, Medium adds longer and less frequent words, and Hard includes technical terms, programming keywords, and punctuation-heavy sentences.

How is WPM calculated?

WPM = (characters typed ÷ 5) ÷ elapsed minutes, which is the standard gross WPM formula used by most typing tests.

Can I see my errors highlighted?

Yes — each character in the passage is coloured in real time: green for correct and red for incorrect keystrokes.

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Typing Speed Test

Measure your typing speed in WPM with live accuracy tracking and difficulty levels.

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About this tool

Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty and type a random ~50-word passage. The timer starts on your first keystroke and correctly typed characters are highlighted green while errors appear in red. Live stats update continuously: words per minute, characters per minute, and accuracy percentage. When you finish, a results screen shows your final WPM, accuracy, total time, and error count. Hit 'Try Again' for a fresh random passage.

How to use

1 Select a difficulty level — Easy, Medium, or Hard — using the buttons at the top.
2 Read the passage displayed, then start typing in the text area below; the timer begins on your first key press.
3 Watch the live WPM, CPM, and accuracy stats update as you type; correct characters glow green and errors turn red.
4 When you finish the passage the results screen appears; click 'Try Again' to start a new random passage.

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