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.

Sample Data Entry Test Prompt

Typing has a rich history that spans over a century. The invention of the typewriter revolutionized written communication, replacing handwritten documents with neatly typed pages. Early typists had to master the art of using mechanical keys and carefully inserting paper into the machine. The introduction of electric typewriters in the mid-20th century made typing easier and faster, with features like automatic carriage return and error correction. The advent of personal computers in the 1980s marked another significant shift. The traditional typewriter keyboard was integrated into the computer, and word processing software replaced manual typing. This allowed for greater flexibility in editing and formatting documents. The rise of the internet further transformed typing, as email and online communication became commonplace. Today, we type on various devices, from desktop computers to laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Touchscreen keyboards have become prevalent, offering a different tactile experience than traditional keys. The evolution of typing has not only changed the way we create documents but also the skills required of typists. While accuracy and speed remain important, modern typists need to be adaptable to different devices and software platforms. They must also be proficient in digital communication and understand the nuances of online etiquette.

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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)

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

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

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