However, you can use the spacebar counter to measure your typing speed or monitor your typing activity. Here are the general steps for using the spacebar counter. Find a space bar clicker tool or software online. There are many free and paid options available. Open the tool or software on your computer. Start typing, and the counter will increment by one every time you hit the spacebar. Use the counter to measure your typing speed, monitor your typing activity, or track blank spaces in a document.