Text & web
Typing Speed Test
Find out how fast you type. Pick English or Urdu and a time limit, then start typing the text - the timer starts with your first key. Correct letters turn green and mistakes turn red, and your net words per minute, accuracy and mistakes update live.
How to use the Typing Speed Test
- Choose English or Urdu and 30 s, 1 min or 2 min.
- Click in the box and start typing - the timer starts automatically.
- Fix mistakes with Backspace if you want a higher accuracy.
- See your WPM and level when time is up.
Formula
Example
You type 260 correct characters in 1 minute: 260 ÷ 5 = 52 WPM, which is above the average of about 40 WPM.
What is a good typing speed?
- Under 25 WPM - beginner
- 25-40 WPM - average
- 40-60 WPM - good; most office jobs
- 60-80 WPM - fast; data entry, coding, transcription
- 80+ WPM - professional
How to type faster
- Keep your fingers on the home row (ASDF JKL;)
- Look at the screen, not the keyboard
- Aim for accuracy first; speed follows
- Practise 10-15 minutes a day
Typing in Urdu
For Urdu, use your phone's Urdu keyboard or Windows Urdu keyboard. You can also practise with our Urdu typing pad, which turns English letters into Urdu.
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Frequently asked questions
Why can't I paste text?
Pasting is turned off so the test measures real typing.
Is my score saved?
Your best score is kept only in this browser on this device.
Does a space count as a character?
Yes. Spaces and punctuation count, which is the standard way WPM is measured.
What WPM do jobs ask for?
Many admin and customer-service roles ask for 35-45 WPM; data entry and transcription often ask for 60 WPM or more.
Results are estimates for planning. Your inputs stay in your browser and are not sent to Soft2Cloud.
Last updated: November 2026