Keyboarding Techniques Implement proper keyboarding techniques

Proper Posture and Technique Sit up straight Feet flat on the floor Body centered in front of the computer Elbows naturally by side Fingers curved Wrists low, but not touching the keyboard Quick, snappy strokes

Proper Posture and Technique--continued Quick down and in motion of the thumb Right pinky used for the enter key; other fingers remain on the home row Use the appropriate pinky for each shift key Examine the keyboard carefully to form a mental picture of the layout. (You will memorize the entire keyboard.)

Proper Posture and Technique--continued Keep your eyes on the copy (what you are typing from, not the keyboard and your fingers) Place your fingers on the center of each key with the fingers slightly curved Strike keys firmly and release them quickly Do not worry about correcting errors when working on building speed

Place Your Fingers Properly ~ # 3 $ 4 % 5 ^ 6 Tab Q W E R T Y U I : L K \ } { P O Backspace + = _ - ) @ 2 ! 1 ( 9 *8 & 7 Caps Lock Shift D Ctrl J F G H Z Enter “ S A > < M N B V C X ? Alt Spacebar ; Keyboarding Middle Grades

Keyboarding Technique Terms DEFINITION Technique The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the Keyboard Touch-method To key by touch rather than by the hunt-and-peck method Posture The way the typist sits; the way the typist’s arms, wrists, fingers, legs and feet are placed Work area Arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse, and other materials on the desk

ARRANGE YOUR WORK AREA Keyboard directly in front of chair Keyboard even with edge of desk Monitor placed for easy viewing Copy to the right of the keyboard