How is WPM calculated?+−
A "word" is any 5 characters, spaces included - the standard used by typing tests and exams. WPM counts only the words you typed correctly (and the space after each), divided by the minutes taken, so mistakes lower it. Raw WPM counts everything you typed, right or wrong. For Chinese and Japanese, whose words are only a couple of characters long, the test leads with characters per minute (CPM).
What is a good typing speed?+−
Most adults type around 40 WPM. 50-60 is comfortable for office work, 60-80 is expected for many data-entry jobs, and above 80 is professional speed. Accuracy matters as much: 95% or more is a good target, because every fix costs time.
How is accuracy measured?+−
Every key you press for a letter counts once, at the moment you press it: correct if it matches, wrong if it doesn't. Fixing a typo with Backspace doesn't erase the miss, so accuracy shows how cleanly you type, not just the final text. The test also lists the letters you missed most, which are worth practising.
How do I type faster?+−
Learn touch typing - keep your fingers on the home row (F and J have bumps) and don't look at the keys. Slow down until you make almost no mistakes, then build speed. Short daily practice beats long sessions. Practise the letters this test shows you miss most, and use punctuation mode once plain words feel easy.
Can I test in Chinese, Japanese or Korean?+−
Yes. Type each word with your input method (pinyin, romaji or Hangul) and press Space to move on - text you're still composing isn't marked wrong until you commit it. Arabic and Persian are shown right-to-left.