Typing speed, measured precisely
Find your typing tempo.
Type the passage below exactly as shown. Your timer starts on the first keystroke, and your speed, accuracy, and rhythm update live as you go.
Why it matters
Speed compounds, one keystroke at a time.
A faster, steadier typing rhythm saves real time across email, code, chats, and everyday writing — and it's a skill that keeps paying off for as long as you use a keyboard.
Practice better
Five habits that build real speed.
Keep your eyes forward
Watch the passage, not your fingers. Your hands will learn the keyboard faster than you expect.
Anchor on home row
Return to the home row between words so every reach starts from the same place.
Accuracy before speed
A clean, error-free pass builds the muscle memory that speed is eventually built on.
Practice in short bursts
Ten focused minutes a day beats one long session a week for building lasting habits.
Learn punctuation, too
Commas, periods, and symbols slow most typists down more than letters do. Practice them on purpose.
Track your progress
Numbers you can see, like the ones above, make it obvious when a habit is actually working.
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