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How to Check Your Typing Speed: Step-by-Step Guide

Check your English typing speed in a few steps — pick a duration, type the text, and read your WPM, CPM and accuracy.

Published August 28, 20264 min read
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How to take the English typing test in a few steps

Checking your speed takes under a minute.

Step 1: Choose a duration

Open English Typing Test and pick a 30s, 1m, or 5m test.

Step 2: Type the given text

Start typing the shown text. Errors are highlighted as you go.

Step 3: Read your results

When the timer ends, review your WPM, CPM, and accuracy.

Step 4: Review the graph

Check the speed-over-time graph to see where you slowed down.

Tips

  • Keep your eyes on the screen to type faster
  • Practice regularly to build speed and accuracy together
  • Start with a 1-minute test, then try the 5-minute test

What you need to get started

A modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge) and a keyboard. The test runs entirely in your browser.

Verdict

Skip signups and installs: open English Typing Test and check your WPM in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a test take?

You choose 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes.

What results do I get?

WPM, CPM, accuracy, and a speed-over-time graph.

How can I improve?

Practice regularly and focus on accuracy before raw speed.

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