Mondo Knows Challenges
Typing Speed Test
Type the passage exactly as it appears. Mondo tracks your speed in words per minute and how many characters you got right, so you can see whether you are fast but sloppy or slow but precise.
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How it works
- Start typing in the box. The timer begins on your first keystroke.
- Match the passage exactly, including punctuation.
- Finish the passage to stop the clock.
- Aim for accuracy first, speed second.
Worth knowing
Results vary with your keyboard, your device and the passage itself. Short tests are less reliable than long ones.
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Questions people ask
- What does the typing speed test measure?
- Words per minute and typing accuracy. Measure your words per minute and accuracy.
- How do I do well on the typing speed test?
- Start typing in the box. The timer begins on your first keystroke. Match the passage exactly, including punctuation. Finish the passage to stop the clock. Results vary with your keyboard, your device and the passage itself. Short tests are less reliable than long ones.
- Is my score saved, and can I compare it?
- Your best score is stored on your own device, so you can come back and beat it. 1-2 minutes. Take it a few times before trusting one number.
Facts behind the typing speed test
The QWERTY keyboard layout was created to prevent mechanical typewriter jamsChristopher Latham Sholes arranged keys in 1873 to separate frequently used letter combinationsThe QWERTY keyboard layout was designed to prevent typewriter jamsSpacing out common letter pairs stopped mechanical typewriter levers from clashing