The Quiet Lake
About this typing test
Short, common words and gentle sentences. A good first test. The test starts with "The Quiet Lake" and, if you are fast enough to finish it, carries on with other beginner passages until the time runs out.
Your net speed counts only words typed correctly, so mistakes you leave behind cost you speed. Raw speed counts every key you pressed. Accuracy is the share of key presses that were right the first time, so corrected mistakes still count against it. Employers usually look at net speed with at least 90 to 95% accuracy. More on how the scores work.
Questions
What is a paragraph typing test?
A test on whole sentences instead of single words, with capitals, commas, full stops and sometimes numbers. It is closer to real writing than a word test, so most people score a little lower on it. See all paragraph typing tests.
What level is "The Quiet Lake"?
Beginner. Short, common words, few capitals and little punctuation. If you finish it before the time is up, the test continues with other beginner passages.
Can I get a certificate for this test?
Yes. When the test ends, press "Get your certificate", type your name and print it or save it as a PDF. It shows your net WPM, accuracy and raw speed.