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Take a simple typing test and get a certificate.
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This free typing test measures how fast and how accurately you type, then gives you a certificate you can show to an employer, a school, or anyone who asks for proof. Type your name, press Start Now, and copy the text on screen. Your speed in words per minute (WPM) and your accuracy percentage update as you go, so you can see where you stand while you type.
Enter the name you want printed on your certificate before you begin. The test starts when you press Start Now, and every word you type correctly counts toward your speed. Mistakes lower your accuracy, and accuracy matters as much as speed. A result of 60 WPM at 80% accuracy is weaker than 50 WPM at 98%, because every error is something a reader has to fix. If you want to see exactly how the numbers are worked out, read how WPM is calculated.
The test needs a desktop or laptop keyboard. It doesn’t run on mobile, because a touchscreen can’t give a fair measure of keyboard typing.
Around 40 WPM is a commonly cited average for adults who haven’t trained. Office and admin jobs often ask for 40 to 60 WPM, and data entry roles tend to ask for more, with accuracy of 95% or higher. Our guide to typing speed for data entry jobs lists what employers usually require. Treat your first result as a baseline, not a verdict.
When you finish, you can download a certificate showing your name, speed, and accuracy. No payment is needed, and you don’t have to create an account. It works well on a CV, a job application, or a school submission. Some employers run their own test as well, so keep your expectations realistic. The steps are covered in how to get a free typing certificate.
Speed comes from technique more than from repeating the same test. If you look at the keys or type with a few fingers, a short course will do more for you than ten extra attempts. The typing tutor has 15 lessons that teach correct finger placement from the first keystroke. Come back to the test after a week or two and compare.
If you want a longer or shorter format, try the timed typing tests. Whichever you choose, sit upright, keep your wrists level, and read slightly ahead of what you are typing.