Typing speed test
Type the passage below for up to 60 seconds. Your words-per-minute and accuracy are calculated live from what you actually type — nothing is estimated or pre-filled.
- WPM
- 0
- Accuracy
- 100%
- Time left
- 60s
Type this passage
The timer starts on your first keystroke.
How the score is calculated
Words per minute is the number of correctly typed characters divided by five (a rough stand-in for a “word”), divided by the minutes elapsed since your first keystroke. Accuracy is the share of typed characters that matched the passage at that position. Both update continuously while you type and lock in the moment the timer or the passage runs out.
Why measure typing speed at all
A single run isn’t a precise measurement — fatigue, the unfamiliarity of this exact sentence, and your keyboard all affect the number. It’s still a useful baseline: run it a few times over a few days and you’ll get a much better sense of your typical range than from any one attempt.
Frequently asked questions
Is this testing my real typing speed?
Yes. The WPM and accuracy shown are computed from exactly what you type into the box, in real time — nothing is simulated or pre-set.
Does this compare my result to Halo's dictation speed?
No. This page reports only your own measured typing results. We don't publish speed comparisons or benchmark figures for Halo here.
Can I take the test again?
Yes — press Reset at any time to clear your input and timer and start over with the same passage.
What happens if I finish the passage before 60 seconds?
The test ends immediately and shows your final WPM and accuracy for the time it actually took you.
Does this work on a phone keyboard?
Yes, the input box works with the on-screen keyboard on phones and tablets, though typing speed tests are generally most meaningful on a physical keyboard.
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