# Typing Speed Test

Test your typing speed with multi-difficulty English and Chinese text samples. Real-time WPM, accuracy, net speed, and per-character error breakdown.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/typing-speed-test

- **Category:** Utilities

- **Keywords:** typing, speed, wpm, words per minute, accuracy, test, keyboard, practice, cpm

## Overview

A browser-based typing test rendered inline. Pick a language and difficulty, type the sample text into the input box, and the test measures gross WPM (words per minute), accuracy (% correct characters), net WPM (adjusted for errors), and shows a character-level diff so you can see exactly where you slipped. The timer starts on your first keystroke and stops when you finish the sample.

## Inputs

- **Text Language** (select)
- **Difficulty** (select)

## When to use

- Check your current typing speed and accuracy.
- Practice with easy, medium, hard, or programming text samples.
- Identify specific character mistakes that reduce your net speed.

## How it works

- Choose English or Chinese as the text language.
- Select a difficulty: easy, medium, hard, or programming.
- Type the displayed sample text into the input box.
- The timer starts with your first keystroke and stops when you finish, then shows WPM, accuracy, net WPM, and character-level errors.

## Use cases

- Track typing practice with measurable speed and accuracy results.
- Prepare for work or study tasks that require faster keyboard input.
- Practice punctuation, mixed case, or code snippets with targeted text difficulty.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does the typing speed test measure?

It measures gross WPM, accuracy, net WPM, and errors for individual characters.

### When does the timer start?

The timer starts when you press your first key.

### When does the test stop?

It stops when you finish typing the sample text.

### Which languages are available?

You can choose English or Chinese text samples.

### What difficulty levels are available?

The options are easy, medium, hard, and programming.

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