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/tools/typing-speed-test

Typing Speed Test

Use this typing speed test to measure how fast and accurately you can type a short sample passage directly in the browser.

~/tools/typing-speed-testwpm test
Type this text

Fast tools should feel immediate, readable, and reliable even when the logic stays simple.

Status: Start typing to begin the test.
Time
0.0s
WPM
0.0
Accuracy
100.0%
~/tools/typing-speed-test/examplesusage.txt

Example Usage

  • Check your typing speed on a short timed passage.
  • Compare WPM and accuracy after a few repeated runs.
  • Use it as a quick productivity or keyboard warm-up test.
~/tools/typing-speed-test/guideREADME.md

Typing Speed Test Explained

A typing speed test measures how quickly and accurately you can reproduce a sample passage. This version starts timing when you begin typing, then estimates your words per minute, tracks accuracy, and shows total completion time. That makes it useful for casual practice, productivity checks, and comparing typing performance across sessions. Because the whole tool runs locally in the browser, it feels immediate and works without any backend service. For a lightweight typing benchmark, that is usually enough.

~/tools/typing-speed-test/faq3 items

FAQ

How is WPM estimated?

It uses the common approximation of five typed characters per word, divided by elapsed minutes.

Does it track accuracy too?

Yes. It compares what you typed against the sample text and shows a percentage estimate.

When does timing begin?

Timing begins automatically when you start typing into the input area.

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