Computer Keyboard and Proper Finger Positioning Prepared by: MA. CRISTINA ATIENZA DELOS REYES 05/11/2017

Tab Functions Enter Backspace Scroll Indicators Escape PrintScreen Spacebar Arrow keys Shift Menu Alternate Numeric Keys Capitals lock Control Windows

Parts of Keyboard Delete Escape (ESC) Tab Capitals Lock Tab It deletes the next letter one at a time. It cancels commands or series of commands. It turns on and off typing in capita letters. It moves the cursor to the next tab stop.

Control (Ctrl) Alternate(Alt) Parts of Keyboard Shift Backspace Control (Ctrl) Alternate(Alt) Numeric key pad Capitalized a letter or allows you to use the upper symbol in number keys when combined with other keys. . It moves cursor back and erases character one at a time. It is used to combine with other keys to perform a specific task. It allows faster typing of number using only one hand.

Parts of Keyboard Enter / Return Arrow / Direction keys Homerow Spacebar Enter / Return It moves cursor left, right, up and down without erasing text Keys where hands are at rest when typing. It moves cursor forward one space at a time, leaving a blank space. It moves cursor to the next line for typing.

Thumb FINGER names Index finger Middle finger Ring finger Pinky

Proper Finger Positioning 6 8 3 4 5 7 I E R T Y U K 9 2 D F G H J , O W C V B N M L S . X 1 O SPACE BAR P Q SPACE BAR ; A Z Right hand SHIFT Left hand CTRL SHIFT ENTER CTRL

Proper Finger Positioning ; S D F K L G H J A Proper Finger Positioning

Typing Speed Activity 1 Do not rush when you’re just started learning. 2 Typehttps://www.speedtypingonline.com/typing-tutor 3 Take your time when typing to avoid mistakes. 4 Always scan the text and word in advance.

Typing Speed Tips 1 Open your google chrome browser by double clicking the icon. . 2 Speed up only when your fingers hit the right keys out of habit. 3 Practice typing online. 4 Observe your typing speed as you do it over and over again.

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