Typing ToolkitTyping accuracy test
Speed only helps when the text is right. Take a two-minute test and focus on getting every character correct.
Aim for 98% or better.
How accuracy is measured
Accuracy is the share of characters you typed that match the passage: correct characters ÷ characters typed × 100. A test with 400 characters typed and 8 wrong is 98% accurate. Every mistake you leave in the text also lowers your WPM, because only correct characters count towards speed.
What your accuracy means
| Accuracy | What it usually means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 98–100% | Controlled and reliable | You can push speed a little in practice |
| 95–97% | Good, with a few habitual errors | Check which keys appear in Progress and drill them |
| 90–94% | Speed is outrunning control | Slow down by about 10% for a week |
| Below 90% | Frequent mistakes break rhythm | Return to lessons for the rows you miss most |
Turn errors into practice
When a test finishes, the keys you missed are counted in your browser. The progress page shows your most-missed keys, and Adaptive practice builds word lists that use them. A few minutes on those keys usually raises accuracy faster than repeating general tests.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to correct mistakes or keep going?
In real work, correct them. In practice, a quick correction keeps accuracy high and builds the habit of noticing errors. Long chains of mistakes usually mean you should slow down.
Why do I make the same mistake repeatedly?
Usually it is a finger reaching for a key it does not "own", or two keys typed in the wrong order. See how to improve typing accuracy.
Reviewed October 2026 · How we write our guides · Suggest a correction