Fact · Typing and writing speed
TypeQuicker says punctuation often needs Shift combinations and symbols that slow typing flow, which is why a punctuation-free test measures pure speed. The page gives no measurements for this.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“punctuation often requires shift key combinations and symbols that slow down typing flow”
No Punctuation Typing Test (TypeQuicker), TypeQuicker, n.d., FAQ: Why would I take a typing test without punctuation?.
Open the original- What it measures
- The sentence is part of the vendor's explanation of its punctuation-free test. It is a claim about typing in general, offered without data.
- What it does not show
- A commercial claim with no measurements. We found no peer-reviewed study that times punctuation and capitals against plain letters, so this stays a claim, not a finding.