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English Typing Test: Options, Duration, and Scoring

A reference for test durations, scoring (WPM/CPM/accuracy), and error highlighting — no files, no uploads.

Published August 28, 20264 min read
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Options, duration, and scoring for the English Typing Test

A quick reference for how the test works.

Test durations

DurationBest for
30 secondsQuick speed check
1 minuteStandard measurement
5 minutesAccuracy and endurance

Scoring

MetricMeaning
WPMWords per minute
CPMCharacters per minute
AccuracyPercent of correct keystrokes

No files or uploads

The test is text-only inside your browser. There are no file types or size limits.

Verdict

English Typing Test runs 30s to 5m tests and reports WPM, CPM, and accuracy with error highlighting.

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Frequently asked questions

What durations can I choose?

30 seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes.

What do WPM and CPM mean?

WPM is words per minute; CPM is characters per minute.

Is there any upload?

No. The test is text-only in your browser.

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