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What Is Average Typing Speed (WPM)?

Practical tips for average typing speed WPM — private tools at typingratetest.com.

Average adult typing: 40 WPM. Professional typists: 65–80+. Our test uses the standard 5-characters = 1 word formula.

Accuracy matters as much as speed — employers often want 95%+ accuracy. Use hard-words mode to drill common letter combinations. Personal bests save per mode in localStorage.

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