Train your touch typing online: structured lessons, instant feedback, and progress tracking to increase your words‑per‑minute (WPM) and typing accuracy. Suitable for beginners and experienced typists wanting to improve speed on standard keyboard layouts. 📚 View typing guides & resources →
This Trainer (Windows/macOS friendly) is designed to help you learn proper finger placement, build muscle memory, and steadily increase speed while maintaining high accuracy. Lessons range from home‑row drills and common words to full sentences, punctuation practice and realistic paragraphs. The trainer highlights the physical key position so the layout remains consistent across operating systems, and scoring uses the actual character produced so you get accurate feedback. Use the lesson selector to choose a focus, set a time limit for a structured test, or practice freely in the Free mode. You can download session events and logs to review detailed typing history or share your progress. Spend regular short sessions, aim for high accuracy, and your speed will improve sustainably.
What this is: A free online typing trainer designed to help you improve touch typing skills through structured lessons and instant, real-time feedback.
What it measures: Words per minute (WPM), accuracy percentage, error rate, and detailed keystroke metrics — measured live as you type.
Who it's for: Students building foundational typing skills, coders looking to increase input speed, writers aiming for more efficient drafting, and anyone who wants to type more comfortably and accurately.
Quick layout check
Try a short guided typing check — this helps the trainer detect your keyboard layout and gives a quick WPM/accuracy readout. You don't need to type numbers or currency.
Click "Start layout check" and type the sample text when ready.
How to use
Start with the Home Row lesson to lock in proper finger positions, then progress to Common Words and Sentences lessons to build fluency. Punctuation and Numbers are available in dedicated lessons so you can practice real-world typing scenarios like times, currency, and quotation marks. The onscreen keyboard visually highlights the physical key location while scoring uses the actual character produced, meaning the trainer accurately reflects your OS and hardware differences. Click Get Started to activate Trainer mode, or try Free mode to explore the keyboard without a timer. Learn more about touch typing techniques and proper keyboard layouts.
Best practices
Train in short bursts (10–20 minutes) rather than long sessions; focus on accuracy before speed; and review session logs to spot recurring mistakes. Use the keyboard detection probe to confirm your machine's layout, and export the JSON events if you want detailed playback of your keystrokes. Accessibility: the target area supports screen readers via aria-live, and the UI uses large touch targets so you can practice on tablets and touch laptops.
Privacy & data
Minimal analytics are stored locally (client id for session persistence) and session export is explicit — we do not automatically share your typing logs. If you register an account (optional), session summaries can be associated with your profile for progress tracking. For more details about site features and language options see the internal pages linked below.
FAQ
Troubleshooting
If keys do not match the on‑screen keyboard, try the layout detector, then reload the page. If you use a third‑party keyboard driver or a specialised layout, results may vary; the training still helps with finger positioning. For support or to report issues, please sign up and contact support via your account page.
WPM (Words Per Minute) is calculated by dividing total characters typed by 5 (standard word length) and then dividing by time in minutes. Adjusted WPM accounts for errors by deducting penalties for mistakes.
Which keyboard layouts are supported?
We support QWERTY, AZERTY, SWISS-FR, and SWISS-DE keyboard layouts. You can switch between layouts using the layout selector in the trainer.
How can I improve my typing speed?
Focus on accuracy first, practice daily for 15-20 minutes, use proper finger placement on the home row, and gradually increase speed. Our structured lessons help build muscle memory progressively. Read our complete guide →
Is touch typing better than looking at the keyboard?
Yes, touch typing (typing without looking) is significantly faster and more efficient. It allows you to catch errors immediately and maintain better posture. With practice, it becomes natural and increases productivity.
How long does it take to improve typing speed?
With consistent daily practice of 15-20 minutes, most people can improve their typing speed by 10-20 WPM within 2-3 months. Progress depends on starting level, practice consistency, and focus on accuracy.