1. Keyboarding Techniques & Work Area Arrangement Implement proper keyboarding techniques

2. 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

3. 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 Proper Posture and Technique--continued

4. Keyboard directly in front of chair Keyboard even with edge of desk Monitor placed for easy viewing Disk drives placed for easy access Copy to the right of the keyboard Work Area Arrangement