Typing Test Tech Tip

I used two different typing tests, both the recommended one and TypingTest.com.

My results were pretty similar for both, although I did slightly improve on the second time around -- which can probably be attributed to the fact that I had practiced once before and I knew what to expect this time around. My stats were:

1. KeyHero:

• WPM = 53.01
• Accuracy = 89.63%

2. TypingTest:

• WPM = 66
• Accuracy = 100%

We did Type to Learn in elementary school, but I never worked that hard at it. I kind of do a modified "hunt and peck" approach, but I use a keyboard enough that I have a good idea of where my next key is. I'd probably be quicker if I learned the fundamentals and proper form, but it just never seemed like it would be worth it. I'm pleased (enough) with where my typing is for schoolwork -- it doesn't feel like my improper form holds me back.

One thing I disliked about the tests was that they used the same passage for every time you take the test. This means you could practice typing a certain number of lines, memorize them and get a score that is inflated. If the test generated a random string of symbols, words and letters, it could give a more unbiased look at your typing prowess because there would be no way to have seen the test material beforehand.

Me, seeking the holy grail of 100 WPM. Source: Wikimedia Commons.