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English Typing Test Paragraphs

Stimulate your mind as you test your typing speed with this standard English paragraph typing test. Watch your typing speed and accuracy increase as you learn about a variety of new topics! Over 40 typing test selections available.

If you don't like a test prompt, you can get a different (random) prompt with the "change test" button - or select a specific paragraph to type from the list below. To find out how fast you type, just start typing in the blank textbox on the right of the test prompt. You will see your progress, including errors on the left side as you type. In order to complete the test and save your score, you need to get 100% accuracy. You can fix errors as you go, or correct them at the end with the help of the spell checker.

Personalized Feedback

This feedback graph will follow you from page to page for your typing session. You can see more details by mousing over the graph. The session is reset when the tab on your browser is closed.

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Test begins when you start typing..., check your wpm typing speed here.

To find out how fast you type, just start typing in the blank textbox on the right of the test prompt. You will see your progress, including errors on the left side as you type.

You can fix errors as you go, or correct them at the end with the help of the spell checker. If you need to restart the test, delete the text in the text box. Interactive feedback shows you your current wpm and accuracy.

In order to complete the test and share your results, you need to get 100% accuracy. You can review your progress for this session with the feedback chart. Just hover over a dot to see what your average speed and accruacy are for that key.

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Select a Specific Typing Test:

Click on a topic to use it as your test prompt. Selections are ranked according to difficulty from '*' (easiest typing tests) to '*****' (most challenging typing tests). For more details, check the difficulty key at the bottom of the page.

Short typing tests for beginners: (1 - 3 minute typing test at < 30 wpm)

• Virtual Assistant (38.4 words) ****
• Slash: / Choosing Between Options (46 words) ***
• Confidentiality: Protecting Sensitive Information (43.8 words) ****
• Utilizing Technology to Your Advantage (47.4 words) ****
• Closed Captions (56.2 words) **
• Teachers (70.2 words) ****
• Business Casual (74 words) ***
• Paralegals (76.4 words) *
• Web Designers (77 words) ***
• Medical Transcription (82.6 words) ***
• Thumbing (83 words) ***
• Engineers (84.4 words) ****
• Translation (88 words) ***
• Stay Ahead of the Curve (50.8 words) ****
• Data Entry Accuracy (50.2 words) ***
• Boost Your Typing Speed (53.4 words) ****
• Quotation Marks: Capturing Words Directly (65.4 words) ***
• The Question Mark: Inquisitive and Curious? (56.6 words) ***
• Parentheses: A Whisper in the Reader's Ear (69.8 words) ****
• Email Etiquette (51.8 words) ****
• Making a Professional Impression (51.2 words) ****
• Proofreading Tips (56.8 words) ***
• The Hyphen: Connecting Words and Ideas (56.8 words) ***
• Brackets: [Adding Clarification and Context] (56.2 words) ****
• Your Workstation Setup Matters (59.6 words) ***
• The Apostrophe: Possession, Contraction, and More (59.4 words) ****
• The Ellipsis: ...And the Story Continues (62.4 words) **
• The Period: A Full Stop, A Moment of Pause. (61.8 words) ***
• Capture Information Efficiently (65.2 words) ***
• Business Writing Essentials for Administrative Professionals (75.8 words) ****
• Filing Systems for the Modern Office (82.6 words) ****
• The Key to Productivity (89.4 words) ****
• The Exclamation Point: Expressing Excitement and Urgency! (68 words) ****
• The Dash -- An Em Dash of Drama and Parentheses' Subtle Whisper (78.8 words) ***
• Owning Your Role in the Team's Success (87.2 words) ***
• The 10-Minute Pitch (80.8 words) ***
• The 30-Day Challenge (81.8 words) ***
• The 3-Month Internship (84 words) ***
• The $20 Bill (72 words) **

Intermediate typing tests: (3-6 minutes at 40 wpm)

• Proofreaders (90 words) **
• Typing Styles (91.8 words) ***
• Typing Tips for Efficiency and Accuracy (110.6 words) ***
• Careers for Skilled Typists (104.8 words) ****
• Embrace Your Uniqueness (110.4 words) ***
• Stepping Stones to Growth (94.6 words) ***
• Cultivate a Positive Mindset (101.8 words) ***
• Learn from Failure (101.6 words) ***
• Your Personal Cheerleading Squad (113 words) ***
• Set Inspiring Goals (115.2 words) ***
• Celebrate Your Achievements (110.6 words) ***
• Nurturing Your Mind, Body, and Spirit (105.2 words) ***
• The Ripple Effect of Positivity (112.2 words) ***
• The Power of Perseverance (114.4 words) ***
• The Power of Collaboration (154 words) ****
• The Foundation of Effective Teamwork (114 words) ***
• Communication: The Lifeline of Collaboration (123 words) ****
• Diversity: The Spice of Collaboration (114.2 words) ****
• Guiding the Team Towards Success (103 words) ****
• Adapting to Change and Overcoming Challenge (101.8 words) ***
• Celebrating Success (97.4 words) ****
• Turning Challenges into Opportunities (103.2 words) ****
• The Joy of Teamwork (112.6 words) ***
• Embracing a Growth Mindset (121 words) ***
• Prioritizing Self-Care for Optimal Performance (116.4 words) ****
• Utilizing Available Resources and Support Systems (117.2 words) ***
• Strategies for Maximizing Learning (123.2 words) ***
• Bouncing Back from Setbacks and Challenges (127 words) ***
• Active Learning Strategies (132.4 words) ****
• Effective Time Management (161.2 words) ****
• The Power of Goal Setting (156.8 words) ***
• The Importance of Budgeting (166.6 words) ***
• Building Wealth Over Time (167.4 words) ***
• The Debt Dilemma (181.8 words) ***
• The $5 Investment (98.4 words) ***
• The Coffee Shop Turnaround (107.2 words) ***
• The Unexpected Partnership (116 words) ****
• The Rise of the Eco-Friendly Startup (159.2 words) ****
• The 5-Year Plan (129.4 words) ***
• The 100th Customer (145.8 words) ***
• The 5-Year Career Pivot (137.6 words) ***
• The 10-Year Journey to the C-Suite (119.6 words) ***
• The 20-Year Transformation of a Company (174 words) ****
• The 30-Year Legacy of a Mentorship Program (199.6 words) ****
• The 1% Raise (100 words) ***
• The $50,000 Inheritance (120.6 words) ***
• The 5-Year Savings Goal (132.8 words) ***
• Typing Speed in WPM (100.4 words) ***
• Keyboard Shortcuts (104 words) *
• Buffer Method of Typing (105 words) **
• Transcription Service (107.4 words) ***
• Data Entry Clerks (112.4 words) **
• Hunt and Peck (128.2 words) **
• Touch Type (132.2 words) **
• Sales Methodologies (135.4 words) ***
• Invention of Touch Typing (147.4 words) ***
• Typing Speed Records (166.8 words) ****
• Comparing Typing Speed and Methods (169.2 words) ***
• Pharmacists (172.4 words) ***
• Editing (175.2 words) ***
• History of Flight (175.4 words) ****
• HR Management (177.4 words) ****
• Transcription Services (187.4 words) ****
• Motivation (192.4 words) ***
• Freelancers (194.6 words) ***
• Average Typing Speeds (195.2 words) ****

Hard typing tests for advanced typists: (over 4 minutes at 60+ wpm)

• The Future of Administrative Work (232.6 words) ****
• Understanding the Stock Market (332 words) ***
• The Legacy of the Family Business (224 words) ***
• The 10-Year Reunion (236.2 words) ***
• The $1 Million Business Deal (202.4 words) ***
• The Art of Transcription: Transforming Audio into Text (247.2 words) ****
• Word Processors (203.8 words) ***
• Class Reunion Report (211 words) ***
• Financial Reporting (221.2 words) *****
• Biking Story (233.6 words) *
• Event Description (233.8 words) *
• New York Stock Exchange (234.6 words) **
• Career Choice Article (236.6 words) *
• Self Confidence Article (244.8 words) ***
• FDA Article (246.8 words) ***
• Competitive Typing (250.4 words) ***
• Academic Success Article (256.6 words) **
• Typing as a Life Skill: Beyond the Workplace (219.8 words) ***
• Effective Communication in the Workplace: More Than Just Words (275.2 words) ****
• The Evolution of Typing: From Typewriters to Touchscreens (275.8 words) ***
• Emotions Article (272.8 words) **
• MBA Article (276 words) ****

If you have a topic that you would like to see added to the list above, please feel free to contact us with your suggestion for a new paragraph typing test.

Typing Test Difficulty Levels

Our typing tests are ranked on level of difficulty. The algorithm to calculate difficulty depends on the average word length and how many special characters like capitals, numbers and symbols are included in the text. Most standard pre-employment typing tests will be in the normal range. You should expect to get higher wpm scores on easier tests and lower wpm scores on the more difficult tests.

• * Very Easy Typing Test
• ** Easy Typing Test
• *** Normal Typing Test
• **** Difficult Typing Test
• ***** Very Difficult Typing Test

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