TODAY Type offers several types of tests to help you improve your typing skills for different real-world scenarios.
Standard Typing Tests
Practice Mode
Casual training without pressure:
- Results are not recorded to your official statistics
- Text is personalized based on your unlocked keys
- Ideal for warming up or trying new techniques
- No time pressure - focus on accuracy
Test Mode
Official timed assessments:
- Results are saved to your profile and statistics
- Counts toward leaderboard rankings
- Standardized text passages for fair comparison
- Available in Medium and Hard difficulty levels
Difficulty Levels
Medium Difficulty (Default)
- Common words and phrases
- Standard punctuation
- Appropriate for most users
- Used for official test rankings
Hard Difficulty
- Longer, more complex words
- Technical vocabulary
- More punctuation and special characters
- Challenges advanced typists
Chat Simulation Tests
Realistic customer service scenarios that test more than just typing speed:
Single Chat Test
- One customer conversation at a time
- Type responses to simulated customer messages
- Evaluated on speed, accuracy, and response quality
- Available to all users
Multi-Chat Test (Premium)
- Handle 2-5 simultaneous customer conversations
- Switch between chats to manage multiple customers
- Tests multitasking and prioritization skills
- Simulates real call center conditions
- Available to organization members
Chat Test Tip
Chat simulations measure how well you communicate under pressure, not just how fast you type. Focus on giving helpful, accurate responses.
Personalized Training Sessions
TODAY Type generates custom exercises based on your skill level:
Key-Based Training
- Start with home row keys (A-S-D-F-J-K-L-;)
- Progressively unlock new keys as you master each set
- Practice text uses only your unlocked keys
- Builds strong muscle memory from the ground up
Weakness-Focused Practice
- System identifies your problem keys
- Generates exercises targeting weak areas
- Tracks improvement on specific characters
AI Hybrid Tests
When using AI Hybrid Training mode:
- AI adapts difficulty in real-time based on your performance
- Combines elements from all learning theories
- Adjusts complexity to keep you in the optimal learning zone
- Includes both typing and chat simulation elements
Assessment Tests
For organizations evaluating candidates:
Candidate Assessment
- Standardized conditions for fair comparison
- Proctored or self-administered options
- Comprehensive reports for hiring managers
- Configurable passing thresholds
Choosing the Right Test
New to typing? Start with Practice mode and key-based training.
Want to track progress? Take regular Test mode assessments.
Preparing for a job? Practice with Chat simulations.