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Story summary
- The New York Times tested the typing speeds of about 80 reporters and editors.
- Speeds ranged from 35 to 134 words per minute.
- The Upshot section of The New York Times had the fastest typists, averaging 99 words per minute.
- An Express desk editor reached 124 words per minute.
- Professional transcriptionists can reach speeds of 300 words per minute.
