Which finger for each number
Left pinky 1, ring 2, middle 3, index 4 and 5. Right index 6 and 7, middle 8, ring 9, pinky 0. Reach up from the home row and come straight back.
Typing test with numbers
Guide
About the typing test with numbers
This typing test mixes numbers from the top row into normal words, the way they appear in emails, invoices and reports.
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Numpad instead?
For accounting and data entry jobs that test the numeric keypad, use the 10 key typing test, which is scored in keystrokes per hour. - 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 answersWhat 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%.
Should I use the number row or the numpad?
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For numbers inside text, use the number row. For long columns of figures, the numpad is faster if your keyboard has one.