Data entry typing test
Type records the way data-entry work looks: names, street addresses, postcodes and phone numbers, mixed letters and digits.
What this test measures
Data entry is harder than prose: there are capital letters on every name, commas between fields and long strings of digits. This test generates fictional records — name, street, postcode and city, phone number — and measures your speed in words per minute and keystrokes per hour, plus your accuracy.
Every record is new and randomly combined, so you can repeat the test as often as you like. The people and addresses are made up.
How to get better at data entry
Learn the number row by touch, not just the letters — that's where most data-entry typists slow down. Read a whole field before you start typing it, and check digits more carefully than words: a wrong letter in a name is a typo, a wrong digit in a phone number is useless data.
Data entry test — frequently asked questions
Is data entry speed measured in WPM or KPH?
Both are used. Alphanumeric tests often give WPM, while number-heavy work is usually measured in keystrokes per hour. This test shows both.
Why is my speed lower than on the normal test?
Capitals, commas and digits all take longer than lowercase words. A drop of 20–40% compared with a plain word test is normal.
Are the records real people?
No. They're random combinations of common first names, surnames, street names and cities.