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Hard typing test

Guide

About the hard typing test

This hard typing test mixes long words with capitals, punctuation and numbers. It is built to find the weak spots that easy tests hide.

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    What makes it hard

    Long words with awkward letter pairs, Shift for capitals, commas and full stops, and numbers from the top row. Each one breaks your rhythm unless your technique is solid.
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    Use it to find weak keys

    Look at the error chart after the test. Then drill those keys with smart practice and try again.
  3. 03

    How your WPM is calculated

    Every 5 correct characters, including spaces, count as one word. Net WPM only counts correct characters; raw WPM counts every key you press.

Questions people ask

2 answers

What is a good score?

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Around 40 wpm is average. 60 wpm or more is good for most jobs, and 80 wpm or more is fast. Keep accuracy above 95%.

How much lower is a hard test score?

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Most people score 15 to 30% lower than on a normal test. That gap shrinks as your punctuation and number keys improve.