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Uses the standard 5-character-per-word metric for consistent speed measurement across all text types.
WPM = (characters typed / 5) / time in minutesTracks correct keystrokes vs. total keystrokes to calculate accuracy percentage. Errors are highlighted in real-time.
Accuracy = (correct characters / total characters) × 100%Provides live WPM and accuracy updates during the test, with color-coded character highlighting for immediate error detection.
Updated: July 2026
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Test your typing speed and accuracy with real text passages. Track words per minute (WPM), accuracy percentage, and see your improvement over time.