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The typing tool (above) records the number of characters and words you can type in a minute and gives you a percentage score to compare your speed with the average score of 187 characters per minute (CPM) The typing test (screenshot shown above) only takes a minute and can be used to learn to touch-type.
In contrast, intermediate typists are expected to type at least 25 to 30 wpm. As you progress, your speed naturally increases. The average wpm at which many people type is 31 to 41 while professional typists have a 42 to 54 wpm speed. The two highest levels of typing, known as typemaster and megaracer, have wpm speeds that range from 55 to 79 and 80+, respectively.