Quickstart

Start playing WPM Typing Tutor in under 5 minutes

Get up and running with WPM Typing Tutor quickly. This guide will help you start improving your typing speed immediately on web or mobile.

Web Version (Unity WebGL)

The web version runs directly in your browser using Unity WebGL. No installation required.

1. Open the Game

   Navigate to the WPM Typing Tutor website in your browser. The game supports:

   • WebGL 2.0 (recommended)
   • WebGL 1.0 (fallback)

   Modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge are fully supported.

2. Wait for Unity to Load

   The Unity WebGL player will initialize automatically. You’ll see:

   • A loading progress indicator
   • Status: “unity webgl · ready” when complete

   The game uses Unity version 2019.4.41f2 and loads the WebAssembly modules on first visit.

3. Start Playing

   Once loaded, you have two options to begin:

   1. Click the “start_game —now” button on the home screen
   2. Navigate to “jugar” (play) in the navigation menu

   Press SPACE to start a typing session.

4. Choose Your Difficulty

   Select one of three difficulty levels:

   • Easy (fácil): Slower pace, basic words
   • Medium (medio): Moderate speed, common phrases
   • Hard (difícil): Fast pace, complex text

   Each level adjusts text complexity and speed to match your skill level.

5. Position Your Hands

   Place your fingers on the home row:

   • Left hand: A, S, D, F (index finger with bump)
   • Right hand: J (index finger with bump), K, L, Ñ

   Keys F and J are your home keys. Always return your index fingers to these positions.

6. Type and Track Progress

   • Type the displayed text as quickly and accurately as possible
   • Your WPM (words per minute) is calculated in real-time
   • Accuracy percentage shows your error rate
   • Each error reduces your final WPM score

   Press ESC to return to the menu at any time.

Web Keyboard Shortcuts

Key	Action
SPACE	Start typing session
ESC	Open menu / pause
F + J	Home keys (index fingers)

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Mobile Version (Expo Go)

The mobile version uses React Native with Expo Go for Android and iOS devices.

1. Install Expo Go

   Download the Expo Go app on your device:

   Android

   Install from Google Play Store

   iOS

   Install from Apple App Store

2. Scan QR Code or Enter URL

   Open the Expo Go app and:

   • Option 1: Scan the QR code provided by the project host
   • Option 2: Manually enter the expo development URL

   The development server must be running for the app to load in Expo Go.

3. Wait for App to Load

   Expo Go will download and bundle the JavaScript code. This may take a minute on first launch.

4. Start Typing

   Once loaded, the mobile interface provides:

   • Touch-optimized keyboard interface
   • Same difficulty levels as web (easy, medium, hard)
   • WPM and accuracy tracking
   • Access to global leaderboard

For the best mobile experience, use your device in landscape mode to access more keys at once.

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Your First Session

Here’s what to expect in your first typing session:

1. Read the Prompt

   Text will appear on screen that you need to type

2. Type Accurately

   Focus on accuracy first, then speed

   • Errors subtract from your WPM
   • Stay on the home row (F and J positions)
3. Check Your Score

   After completing the session, you’ll see:

   • Final WPM: Your typing speed
   • Accuracy %: How many keys you typed correctly
   • Ranking: How you compare globally
4. Beat Your Record

   Try again to improve your score and climb the leaderboard!

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Next Steps

Instructions

Learn proper hand positioning and home row technique

View Leaderboard

See global rankings and top WPM scores

Difficulty Levels

Understand each difficulty mode

Improve Your WPM

Tips and techniques for faster typing

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Common Issues

Unity WebGL won't load

Solutions:

• Ensure you’re using a modern browser with WebGL support
• Check that JavaScript is enabled
• Try disabling browser extensions that might block content
• Clear your browser cache and reload
• Verify your internet connection

Expo Go app won't connect

Solutions:

• Ensure your mobile device and development server are on the same network
• Check that the Expo development server is running
• Verify the QR code or URL is current
• Try restarting the Expo Go app

Typing feels laggy or unresponsive

Solutions:

• Close other browser tabs to free up resources
• Ensure your device meets minimum performance requirements
• Try lowering the difficulty level
• On mobile, close background apps

My WPM seems too low

Remember:

• Errors subtract from your final WPM score
• Focus on accuracy first, speed will come with practice
• Use proper home row positioning (F and J keys)
• Practice consistently to build muscle memory

The current record is 148 WPM with 99% accuracy. Can you beat it?