How To Use SpeedType – Typing Speed Test

Getting Started

SpeedType is a modern, user-friendly typing speed test tool that helps you measure and improve your typing skills. Follow these simple steps to use the application effectively.

Features & Usage Instructions

1. Test Configuration

• Duration Setting: Choose your preferred test duration (30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 120 seconds)

  • Click on the time buttons to select

  • Default is set to 60 seconds

• Difficulty Level: Select from three difficulty levels

  • Easy: Simple sentences with common vocabulary

  • Medium: More complex sentences with technical terms

  • Hard: Advanced vocabulary with complex sentence structures

  • Default is set to Medium

2. Starting the Test

• Click the “Start Test” button (blue button with play icon)

• The timer will begin when you start typing in the text area

• The input field will become enabled once the test starts

3. During the Test

• Type the text shown in the display area exactly as it appears

• Real-time Feedback:

  • Correct characters will highlight in green

  • Incorrect characters will highlight in red with underline

  • Watch your stats update in real-time:

    • Time remaining

    • Words Per Minute (WPM)

    • Accuracy percentage

    • Character count

4. Test Completion

The test ends automatically when:

• The timer reaches zero, OR

• You complete typing the entire text correctly

5. Results & Analysis

After test completion, you’ll see:

• Final WPM Score: Your typing speed in Words Per Minute

• Accuracy Percentage: How accurately you typed

• Time Taken: Total time used

• Performance Summary: Personalized feedback based on your score

• Best Score Tracking: Your highest WPM is saved and displayed

6. Additional Controls

• New Text Button: Generate a new typing passage without resetting the test

• Reset Test: Stop the current test and start over

• Try Again: Restart with a new text after completing a test

Tips for Better Results

1. Proper Posture: Sit straight with feet flat on the floor

2. Home Row Position: Keep fingers on ASDF JKL; keys

3. Don’t Look at Keyboard: Try to type without looking at your hands

4. Practice Regularly: Consistent practice improves speed and accuracy

5. Start Slow: Focus on accuracy first, then build speed

Understanding Your Scores

• 0-30 WPM: Beginner level – Keep practicing!

• 30-50 WPM: Intermediate level – Good progress!

• 50-70 WPM: Advanced level – Great typing skills!

• 70+ WPM: Expert level – Excellent typing speed!

Technical Notes

• Your best score is automatically saved in your browser’s local storage

• The application works completely offline after loading

• No personal data is collected or stored

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Tab: Navigate between elements

• Enter: Start test (when start button is focused)

• Space: Not recommended during typing test

Start testing your typing speed now and watch your skills improve with regular practice!