Originated from
AOL Search

Counting letters/spaces for the average word

1. When taking a typing test how many letters/spaces represent a word? (Letters include everything on a keyboard that can be typed)

2. When counting the words in a page of written/typed text how many letters/spaces represent an average word, for counting purposes?

I know there's writers out there that can answer these question. I'll be waiting to here from you.

Thanks

Sam


Answer this question
Share Send to a friend Watch Report
 
 

3 Posted Answers
Order by

 
1179 answers
295 helpful answers

Smile, it's contagious!

5 is standard
Posted 2009-09-12T22:11:47Z
Helpful?(0)
Rated #1 out of 3
 
105 answers
8 helpful answers

In high school in 1971 we were taught 5 spaces made a word.  If the first line is indented, you manually count the words of that sentence.  Then go to the second sentence and count them.  Multiply that number by 27 (lines on a page) unless it's shorter than 27 lines.  Then add the 5 spaces of the first sentence.

Good luck on the typing test.  Are you doing it on a computer?  If so, Microsoft Word has a word count under tools, I believe.
Posted 2009-09-14T02:52:57Z
kc440 was invited by Yedda to answer this question.

Helpful?(0)
Rated #2 out of 3
 
1768 answers
274 helpful answers

I recently went to a new doctor and noticed he was located in something called the Professional Building. I felt better right away.

Sorry, not my area of expertise.
Posted 2009-09-16T08:20:53Z
lavlav was invited by Yedda to answer this question.

Helpful?(0)
Rated #3 out of 3

Sign in to participate

Got an answer for Sam333T? Would you like to comment on the posted answers, or vote for the one which you think is the best?

Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member).

Explore Related Questions

Other people asked questions on similar topics, check out the answers they received:


Q:

I am thinking of usig thomas profiling test for ...

i am thinking of usig thomas profiling test for pshychometric assessment, kindly advise, mgupta13@gmail.com
Submitted by miicks   9 months ago.
  • 0 answers
  • viewed 38 times
Be the first to answer


Q:

Psychometric tests in the job application process

Does anybody have any data or even a rough idea how popular are psychometric tests among employers in different countries of the ...
Submitted by drabsv   3 years ago.
  • 3 answers
  • viewed 1944 times
Last answer posted 5 months ago by Peter Fisher


Q:

Information on how to pass a test for employment.....WHAT HAPPENED TO WHAT I POSTED BEFORE I SIGNED UP!

information on how to pass a test for employment I JUST POSTED A QUESTION, THAT TOOK ME SOME TIME TO TYPE, BUT IN ORDER TO POST ...
Submitted by Desprate old lady   1 year ago.
  • 0 answers
  • viewed 49 times
Be the first to answer



» More...

Explore Related Posts in Forums

78,000th post. Challenge You to a Typing Test

Take. I took typing in high school, easy credits but damn it sure helps out at work! http first off, thank you to everyone that makes this place so much fun. here is a little test you can in hell I could beat a super-spammer like yourself in a typing contest so I won't even try.No way am

What do they have you do during a typing test?

They will give you something to type and based on your speed and accuracy will determine your speed . The best thing to do is be able to type without looking at the keyboard. The other thing you may You might have to type from some pre-printed matter or they might give you a computer typing test

What can I do to improve my accuracy and speed for an upcoming typing test...

Aww, i'm sorry u failed! Google "typing tutorials" and u will find a lot of different sites that offers free typing programs. Even though ur speed may be great the accuracy is what is gonna get u. So be at 70 wpm or better.Just practice; typing correctly has a lot to do with muscle memory, and you
» More...
Powered by
Feed - Subscribe to changes to this Q&A Blog
ADVERTISEMENT
  • Answers
  • Web
Copyright © 2006-2009, Yedda Inc. and respective copyright owners · CC License