Keyboard Shortcuts
Master these shortcuts to navigate TypeForge and improve your typing efficiency.
In Practice Mode
| Shortcut | Action | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Tab | Start a new typing test | Practice page |
| Backspace | Delete last character | Typing area |
| Enter | Submit and save run | After test |
| Esc | Return to settings (mobile) | Typing area |
In Games
| Shortcut | Action | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Type normally | Play the game — just type! | All games |
| Esc | Exit game | Game screen |
| R | Restart the game (some games) | Game screen |
Navigation
| Shortcut | Action | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+K | Search (if available) | Everywhere |
| Ctrl+H | Go to home | Everywhere |
| / | Focus search | Some pages |
| ? | Show help (if available) | Supported pages |
Browser (Built-in)
| Shortcut | Action | Where |
|---|---|---|
| F11 | Enter fullscreen | Browser |
| F5 | Refresh page | Browser |
| Ctrl+Shift+R | Hard refresh (clear cache) | Browser |
| Ctrl+L | Focus address bar | Browser |
| Ctrl+T | New tab | Browser |
| Ctrl+W | Close tab | Browser |
| Ctrl++ | Zoom in | Browser |
| Ctrl+- | Zoom out | Browser |
Pro Tips
- Most shortcuts work across all browsers, though some browser shortcuts may conflict.
- Use Ctrl/Cmd + / to quickly search for content in your stats.
- Tab resets your typing test and starts a new one instantly.
- Backspace corrects mistakes one character at a time.