Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is TypingTest?

TypingTest is a comprehensive platform designed to help you improve your typing speed and accuracy. Our tool measures your words per minute (WPM), characters per minute (CPM), and accuracy while providing detailed analytics to track your progress over time.

Is TypingTest free to use?

Yes, TypingTest offers a free version with basic features including typing tests, result tracking, and progress monitoring. We also offer a premium subscription for advanced features like detailed analytics, historical performance graphs, and certificate downloads.

How do I improve my typing speed?

Improving your typing speed takes practice and proper technique. We recommend:

  • Practice regularly with our typing tests
  • Maintain proper posture and hand positioning
  • Focus on accuracy first, speed will follow
  • Learn to touch type (type without looking at the keyboard)
  • Use our progress tracking to identify areas for improvement

Technical Questions

How is typing speed measured?

Typing speed is measured in Words Per Minute (WPM). Our system calculates this by counting the total number of characters you type (including spaces and punctuation) and dividing by 5 (standard word length) then dividing by the time in minutes. Accuracy is calculated as the percentage of correctly typed characters out of the total characters.

What do the different statistics mean?

Our typing test provides several key metrics:

  • WPM (Words Per Minute): Your typing speed
  • CPM (Characters Per Minute): Your character typing rate
  • Accuracy: Percentage of correctly typed characters
  • Consistency: How steady your typing speed was throughout the test
  • Error Rate: Percentage of incorrect characters

Why is my accuracy not 100%?

Accuracy is calculated based on all characters you type, including corrections. If you make a mistake and correct it, both the error and the correction are counted. This gives you a realistic measure of your typing performance. To improve accuracy, focus on typing correctly the first time rather than correcting mistakes.

Premium Features

What are the benefits of Premium?

TypingTest Premium offers several enhanced features:

  • Detailed performance analytics and historical graphs
  • Certificate downloads to showcase your achievements
  • Advanced test modes with custom text options
  • Priority customer support
  • Access to exclusive content and typing challenges

Premium subscribers also get early access to new features and content.

How do I cancel my Premium subscription?

You can cancel your Premium subscription at any time through your account settings. Navigate to the "Subscription" section in your account dashboard and click "Cancel Subscription". Your Premium benefits will continue until the end of your current billing period, after which you'll be downgraded to the free plan.

Account & Support

How do I reset my progress?

To reset your typing history and progress, go to your account settings and select "Reset Progress". Please note that this action is irreversible and will permanently delete all your test history and statistics.

I'm having technical issues. How can I get help?

If you're experiencing technical issues, please try these troubleshooting steps:

  • Refresh the page or restart your browser
  • Clear your browser cache and cookies
  • Try a different browser or device
  • Check that JavaScript is enabled in your browser

If these steps don't resolve the issue, please contact our support team with details about the problem, including your browser type, operating system, and any error messages you're seeing.