What an IME changes
An input method editor composes native text from one or more key presses. Japanese Romaji and Chinese Pinyin usually show a candidate list before text is committed. Korean two-set input combines individual jamo into Hangul syllable blocks.
A typing test must wait for composition to finish before comparing the committed text. TypeScore Lab preserves that composition flow so candidate selection remains under your device's control.
Prepare before the test
Activate the intended system input, type a sample in another field, and confirm its punctuation and character style. During the test, finish each composition normally. Do not switch back to English to enter spaces unless that is part of your usual input workflow.
- Chinese practice uses Simplified Chinese text and a Pinyin-compatible IME.
- Japanese practice works with a Japanese IME in Romaji mode.
- Korean guidance displays the standard two-set Dubeolsik layout.
- Candidate choices can affect elapsed time, so use one method consistently.
Read the result fairly
IME typing includes conversion decisions that direct keyboard layouts do not. Compare your results within the same language and method. Accuracy and consistency often reveal meaningful improvement sooner than a headline WPM number.
Continue learning
Try it in a live test.
Measure your current speed and accuracy, then use the result to choose your next drill.