Question 1

What is a good typing speed?

Accepted Answer

40 WPM is average for casual typists. 60-80 WPM is professional level. Over 80 WPM puts you in the top 1%. World records exceed 200 WPM.

Question 2

How can I type faster?

Accepted Answer

Learn touch typing (don't look at the keyboard), practice daily for 15 minutes, focus on accuracy first then speed, use proper finger placement on home row keys.

Question 3

Does typing speed matter for programming?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat. Most programmers type 50-80 WPM. But thinking about code matters more than raw typing speed. Fast typing helps more with communication (emails, Slack) than coding itself.

Speed	WPM	Description
Slow	<25	Hunt-and-peck typing, looking at keyboard
Average	40	Casual typist, adequate for most tasks
Fast	60-80	Touch typist, professional level
Expert	80+	Top 1% — speed typist or programmer

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