Detailed Answer
Gross typing speed counts all typed characters (including mistakes) divided by time. It shows raw finger speed but ignores correction time. Net typing speed (also called 'adjusted WPM') subtracts penalties for errors – usually 1 WPM per mistake or excludes incorrect words entirely. For example: if you type 300 characters in 1 minute with 10 errors, gross = (300/5)=60 WPM; if each error removes 1 WPM, net = 50 WPM. Net speed reflects real productivity because in real work you must correct typos. Employers and certification tests always use net WPM. To improve net speed, focus on accuracy first.