Typing speed test

Typing speed is one skill employers look for. Talaskill's free tests prove others, such as Excel, customer service and data analysis, with a verified result you can add to your CV.

As in typing tests worldwide, one word means five characters, spaces included. Your speed counts only the characters that match the text, divided by five and by the minutes the test took. Accuracy is the share of letters you typed right the first time, so a mistake you fix still counts against accuracy. Nothing you type leaves your device.

Most office jobs ask for 35 to 45 words a minute; data entry and transcription jobs often ask for 50 to 60 or more, with accuracy of 95% or higher. Arabic is usually typed a little slower than English, which is normal.

• Under 20 words a minute: Starting out
• 20 to 34: Fair
• 35 to 49: Good
• 50 to 69: Fast
• 70 or more: Excellent

• Keep your fingers on the home row and use all ten fingers, even if it feels slower at first.
• Look at the screen, not at the keyboard. Accuracy comes first; speed follows.
• Practise for 10 to 15 minutes every day rather than for an hour once a week.
• Sit up straight with your wrists level, and take a short break when your hands get tired.

Is the typing test free?

Yes, it is free and needs no account. Take it as many times as you like.

Can I take the test in Arabic?

Yes. Choose Arabic or English before you start. The texts are about everyday work, such as emails, reports and customers.

How are words per minute counted?

One word is five characters, spaces included, which is the international standard. Only characters that match the text count towards your speed.

What typing speed should I put on my CV?

Put the speed you reach reliably, for example your result in a 3-minute test, with the language: "English typing: 45 words per minute". Only mention it if the job involves a lot of typing.

Is what I type saved?

No. The test runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent anywhere. Only your best speed is kept, in your own browser.