The modern way to master typing. AI-powered tests, 20 structured lessons, and real-time progress tracking — all completely free.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to speed up, our proven method helps you type faster and more accurately.
Start with a 1-minute typing test to measure your current WPM and accuracy.
Follow our 20-lesson curriculum from home row basics to expert techniques.
Watch your skills improve with detailed stats and earn certificates.
Master these proven techniques to dramatically increase your typing speed
Start by measuring your current WPM and accuracy. This benchmark helps you track progress and identify weak areas to focus on.
Short, focused daily sessions beat marathon practices. Your brain consolidates muscle memory between sessions for faster improvement.
Focus on making zero mistakes. A typist at 60 WPM with 98% accuracy beats 80 WPM with 85% accuracy. Speed follows accuracy.
Train muscle memory by keeping eyes on screen. It feels slow at first but builds the neural pathways for automatic typing.
10-20 WPM improvement in weeks is common with daily practice. Track weekly progress and celebrate small wins along the way.
The ability to type without looking at the keyboard is one of the most valuable skills in today's digital world.
Touch typists outperform hunt-and-peck typists, saving hours weekly.
Going from 40 to 70 WPM saves nearly an hour daily on typing tasks.
No more looking down reduces neck strain and repetitive injuries.
Average 2-3 hours daily typing emails, reports, and documents.
Focus on logic, not hunting keys. Fewer syntax errors.
Speed and accuracy are job requirements for data roles.
Professional transcription demands exceptional speed.
Master proper finger positioning — the foundation of touch typing
Your fingers should rest on these keys:
💡 F and J keys have raised bumps to help you find home row without looking
Both thumbs share the space bar. Use whichever is more comfortable based on your typing flow.
Always return to home row after pressing any key. This builds consistent muscle memory.
WPM = (Characters ÷ 5) ÷ Minutes
We use the internationally recognized standard where 1 word = 5 characters (including spaces).
Total characters typed divided by 5, then divided by time. This is your raw speed.
Gross WPM minus errors. This reflects your real-world effective speed.
Correct characters ÷ total characters × 100. Aim for 95%+ before pushing speed.
💡 Pro Tip: Professional typists maintain 97-99% accuracy at 80+ WPM. Accuracy builds the muscle memory foundation for lasting speed.
Pick a duration that matches your schedule. From quick practice to marathon sessions.
Master touch typing with our structured curriculum. Start with home row basics and progress to symbols, numbers, and full speed typing.
Powerful features to help you become a faster, more accurate typist.
Fresh, unique practice texts generated by AI on topics like science, history, and technology.
Track your WPM, accuracy, and improvement trends over time with detailed analytics.
Earn shareable certificates to showcase your typing achievements on social media.
20 progressive lessons from beginner to expert with exercise-by-exercise tracking.
See your mistakes highlighted instantly with live WPM and accuracy updates.
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Join thousands who've improved their typing skills with OpenTyper.
"I went from 35 WPM to 72 WPM in just 3 weeks! The structured lessons really helped me fix bad habits I didn't know I had."
Sarah M.
Student • 72 WPM
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Developer • 95 WPM
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Data Entry • 68 WPM
Compare your WPM to these benchmarks and see where you stand.
0-25 WPM
Just starting out. Focus on accuracy over speed.
26-40 WPM
Typical casual typist. Room for improvement!
41-60 WPM
Above average! Great for most jobs.
61-80 WPM
Professional level. Efficient for any task.
80+ WPM
Top 5% of typists. Master level!
Expert techniques to boost your typing speed and accuracy.
Keep your fingers on ASDF and JKL; keys. The small bumps on F and J help you find position without looking.
Train your muscle memory by keeping your eyes on the screen. It feels slow at first but pays off quickly.
Focus on making zero mistakes first. Speed naturally increases as you build accurate muscle memory.
15-30 minutes of daily practice beats 2-hour weekly sessions. Consistency builds lasting muscle memory.
Each finger is responsible for specific keys. Using all 10 fingers is faster than hunt-and-peck typing.
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The average typing speed is around 40 WPM. A good typing speed is 60-70 WPM, while professional typists often reach 80-100+ WPM. For data entry jobs, 60-80 WPM is typically required. With regular practice on OpenTyper.org, you can significantly improve your speed in just a few weeks.
Practice regularly with typing tests, maintain proper finger positioning on the home row (ASDF JKL;), avoid looking at the keyboard, and focus on accuracy before speed. OpenTyper.org offers 20 structured lessons designed to help you progress from beginner to expert level systematically.
Most people can learn basic touch typing in 2-4 weeks with 15-30 minutes of daily practice. To reach proficiency (60+ WPM), expect 1-3 months of consistent practice. Our 20 lessons are designed to accelerate this process with structured exercises.
WPM stands for Words Per Minute. It measures typing speed by counting characters typed and dividing by 5 (the standard word length). For example, typing 300 characters in 1 minute = 60 WPM. This standardization allows fair comparison between different text lengths and difficulties.
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The home row is the middle row of letter keys: A, S, D, F for the left hand and J, K, L, ; for the right hand. Your fingers should rest on these keys and return after pressing other keys. The F and J keys have small bumps to help you find position without looking.
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