Type Speed

Type Speed is a cool little app made for Windows 8, 8.1, and 10. It helps you practice your typing speed and accuracy by showing you words on the screen that you need to type as fast as you can. The goal? Try not to make any mistakes before the timer runs out!

Easy Download from Microsoft Store

You can easily download it from the Microsoft Store, and it fits right into your Start Screen on Windows 8 or 8.1, plus it works with the Start Menu on Windows 10.

Sleek Metro Design

The app has a clean Metro look with a tidy layout. When you open it up, you'll see a list of simple words ready for you to type, and as soon as you start, the clock begins counting down from 60 seconds.

Track Your Typing Progress

The word you're typing is highlighted in gray. When you get it right, the text turns green! But if there's a typo, it'll show up in red. You can use the backspace key to fix mistakes while you're typing that specific word, but remember—your stats get counted as soon as you hit Enter!

Your Results After Time's Up

When those 60 seconds are up, Type Speed gives you your score based on how many words per minute you've typed, your accuracy rate, and total keystrokes. Then you get to decide whether to exit or jump right back in for another round.

What Could Be Improved?

Now here’s where Type Speed could be better: it doesn’t offer much beyond these basics. It would be awesome if there were options to change the timer settings or customize the word list—maybe even add some tougher words! Tracking your progress over time would be super helpful too.

A Simple Solution for Typing Practice

All in all, Type Speed is a straightforward way to test how quick and accurate your typing is against the clock. But if you're looking for more features or control over your practice sessions, this might not be enough for seasoned typists.