SquidType calculates gross standardized WPM from typed characters, reports character-position accuracy separately, and uses pause patterns only as a coaching signal. The result chart and certificate describe one browser session; neither verifies identity nor guarantees job performance.
Words per minute
SquidType follows the common typing-test convention that one “word” equals five typed characters, including spaces and punctuation, then divides that total by elapsed minutes. Accuracy is shown separately. This standardization makes sessions across eight prompt languages and code easier to compare without pretending that every natural-language word has the same length.
Example: 150 correct characters in 30 seconds equals 30 standardized words in half a minute, or 60 WPM.
WPM is rounded to a whole number for readability. It is not a measure of writing quality, thought speed or professional ability. A transcription test measures a narrow motor and visual task.
Accuracy
Accuracy is the percentage of currently typed characters that match the prompt at the same position. A corrected character no longer counts as a positional mismatch, although the extra correction time can still reduce WPM and affect rhythm. SquidType displays accuracy separately from WPM so a fast but unstable attempt cannot hide behind one combined score.
Focus and rhythm
The Focus score is a coaching signal, not a scientific diagnosis. It begins at 100 and decreases when the session contains wrong characters or long gaps between keystrokes. The rhythm chart shows recent intervals between inputs. Taller bars represent faster transitions; a differently colored bar can indicate a long pause.
A pause is not always a mistake. It may reflect punctuation, an unfamiliar word, distraction or simply taking time to read. That is why Smart Coach uses cautious language and suggests a drill rather than claiming to know the cause.
The analysis stays local
The typing engine, error comparison and coaching rules run in your browser. SquidType stores the total number of tests and up to 100 recent results in browser storage. It does not upload test text, keystroke timing, generated drills or the name entered for a certificate to a SquidType server. Clearing site data in your browser removes that history.
What a certificate proves
A SquidType certificate records the name entered by the visitor, WPM, accuracy, Focus score, prompt language, mode, duration, date and a locally generated result ID. It is useful as a personal learning record. It is not accredited or proctored, and it cannot prove identity or controlled test conditions.
What a browser test cannot tell you
Keyboard layout, device latency, prompt familiarity, fatigue, screen size and language all affect results. Compare sessions taken under similar conditions. A single personal best is less informative than a stable median across several days. SquidType is an educational practice tool, not a medical, employment or accessibility assessment.
For definitions and practical guidance, see the average typing speed guide and typing certificate guide.