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What is Real Accuracy and how is it different from Accuracy?

Real Accuracy measures how often you hit the correct key on the first try, before any corrections. Accuracy measures the final text after fixes. You can reach 100% Accuracy by fixing every mistake, but Real Accuracy stays honest because it only counts first-try keystrokes, so it reflects true typing skill.

1Step 1 — Open the completion screen after a lesson to compare Accuracy with Real Accuracy.

Two numbers, two meanings

On the completion screen you see both metrics. Accuracy reflects the finished result after you correct errors. Real Accuracy reflects your first attempt at each character. A high Accuracy with a low Real Accuracy means you fixed a lot of mistakes along the way.

Why Real Accuracy matters

Real Accuracy is the best signal of genuine touch-typing skill. If your Real Accuracy is very low, you are likely guessing keys instead of building muscle memory. Aim to raise it steadily. Reaching 50% or higher Real Accuracy (along with 85%+ accuracy and 20+ WPM) is what earns a 5-star result.

How to improve it

Slow down, look at the on-screen keyboard, and let your fingers learn the right home position. Speed follows accuracy. To see how these numbers feed your rating, read how stars and stamps work, and check how progress is tracked over time.

Last updated 2026-05-29

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