Frequently asked questions
Is Easy Typing Practice really free?
Yes. Every lesson, game and typing test is free. There is no sign-up, no account and no payment.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, it runs entirely in your browser and works offline.
Is my progress private?
Yes. Your lessons, scores and typing statistics are saved only on your own device, in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server. The site uses Google Analytics to count visits and clicks on the Enroll buttons. It does not see what you type, and it is switched off if your browser sends a Do Not Track signal.
How do I learn touch typing as a complete beginner?
Rest your fingers on the home row (A S D F and J K L ;), feel the bumps on F and J, and look at the screen instead of your hands. Follow the lessons in order, aim for accuracy first, and let speed come later. Short sessions of 10 to 15 minutes work better than one long one.
How can I practise typing online for free?
Open Easy Typing Practice in any web browser and press Start here. A one-minute check suggests where to begin, then you follow short lessons and drills for free, with no sign-up. When you feel ready, take a typing speed test to see your words per minute (WPM) and accuracy, or try a government exam typing test.
Is there a Hindi typing course for beginners?
Yes. The Hindi Typing Course has 8 lessons that teach Hindi typing with the InScript layout, starting from the home row. The on-screen keyboard shows the Hindi letter on each key, so you can practise Hindi typing on any English keyboard. If your exam uses Kruti Dev or Remington Gail, see the keyboard layout guide linked in the footer.
Can I get a certificate for finishing a typing course?
Yes. When you complete every lesson in a course yourself, you can add your name and print or save a course completion certificate. You can also print a certificate after a typing test. These certificates record your own practice on this website and are not an official exam result.
How long does it take to learn to type?
Most beginners can find all the letter keys without looking after a few weeks of regular short practice. Speed keeps improving with continued practice, so the best approach is a little every day.
What is a good typing speed in words per minute (WPM)?
Beginners often start at 10 to 20 WPM. Around 40 WPM is comfortable for everyday use, and 60 WPM or more is considered fast. Accuracy matters as much as speed, because mistakes slow you down.
What does the typing test measure?
It shows your speed in words per minute (WPM), keystrokes per minute (KPM), your accuracy, and your net speed, which is the speed that counts after mistakes. You can choose 1, 2, 3 or 5 minutes, or no timer, and print the result.
Can I practise in Hindi, Tamil or Bengali?
You can paste or upload your own text in any language your keyboard can type, including Hindi, Tamil and Bengali. You need that language's keyboard turned on in your device settings.
What are weak-key practice and the typing games for?
Weak-key practice finds the keys you miss most often and builds short drills around them. The games (Bubbles, Word Clouds and ABC Race) build speed, accuracy and quick reactions in a playful way.
How many lessons are there and what do they cover?
There are 32 lessons in five courses. The Touch Typing Course has 12 lessons from the home row to every letter key, capital letters and punctuation. The Speed Building Course has 6 lessons that focus on each finger group, then common words. The Numbers Course has 2 lessons for the number row. The Shift and Symbols Course has 4 lessons for capitals, punctuation and symbols. The Hindi Typing Course has 8 lessons for typing Hindi with the InScript layout. Every lesson is split into short steps (new keys, drills and quick tips), about 175 steps in all.
How do lesson pass marks, XP and streaks work?
You complete a lesson by finishing it with at least 90% accuracy. Every practice earns XP, you move up a level as your XP grows, and a daily goal of 50, 100 or 200 XP tracks your day. Practising on consecutive days builds a streak, and you earn a rest-day saver for every 7-day streak that protects your streak if you miss one day.
How can I check my typing speed?
Open the Test tab, choose 1, 2, 3 or 5 minutes, and type the text. When you finish, you see your net speed in words per minute (WPM) and your accuracy. Net speed is your speed after mistakes are taken off.
What is the difference between net WPM and gross WPM?
Net WPM is your speed after mistakes are taken off, so it is the number to watch. Gross WPM counts everything you typed, right or wrong, so it is never lower than your net WPM.
How can I type faster?
Aim for accuracy first, keep your fingers on the home row, look at the screen instead of your hands, and practise a little every day. Weak-key practice and Smart practice repeat the keys you miss most, and you can set a speed goal on the Progress page to track your improvement.
Can I use Easy Typing Practice in Hindi?
Yes. The Hindi Typing Course teaches the InScript layout, and the हिन्दी button at the top of the page switches the buttons and messages to Hindi.
Can I back up my progress or move it to another device?
Yes. On the My Progress page, choose Download backup to save your progress as a file, then choose Restore from backup on the other device.
What is the typing speed required for SSC CHSL?
SSC CHSL LDC/JSA needs 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi, typed in 10 minutes. Data Entry Operator posts are tested in key depressions per hour: 8,000 KDPH in 15 minutes, or 15,000 KDPH for specified C&AG-related departments. The typing test is qualifying, so its marks are not added to the final merit.
What is the RRB NTPC typing test speed and error rule?
RRB NTPC clerk cum typist posts need 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi, typed in 10 minutes, with at least 300 English or 250 Hindi words. Net speed is the total words typed minus 10 words for every final mistake, divided by the time in minutes. Editing tools and spell-check are not available.
What typing speed is needed for DSSSB and other Delhi government jobs?
DSSSB Junior Assistant and LDC posts need 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on a computer, usually in 10 minutes, and 15 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates. DDA Junior Secretariat Assistant uses the same speed. The Delhi High Court asks for about 35 WPM for Junior Judicial Assistant and about 40 WPM for Senior Personal Assistant.
What is KDPH and how does it convert to WPM?
KDPH means key depressions per hour. It is used for Data Entry Speed Tests. As a rule of thumb, 35 WPM is about 10,500 KDPH and 30 WPM is about 9,000 KDPH. SSC CGL DEST posts need about 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes.
Can I practise a government exam typing test for free here?
Yes. Open Typing Test and choose Government exam mode. Pick one of 20 exams and English or Hindi. You get an official-style passage, the exam time limit and a Pass or Not qualified result based on that exam's own pass mark. No sign-up is needed.
Do government typing tests allow Backspace?
Many do not. Backspace, autocorrect, spell-check and other editing tools are commonly disabled in real tests. In Government exam mode you can switch on Real exam conditions to turn Backspace off and practise the same way.