1. To key by touch rather than by the hunt-and-peck method
Keyboarding
Use the Touch-method
To key by touch rather than by the hunt-and-peck method

2. Body centered in front of the computer Elbows naturally by side
Proper Posture (reasonably erect) and Technique. Use to prevent injury.
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. Proper Posture/Technique. Use to prevent injury. --continued
Quick down and in motion of the thumb
Right pinky used for the enter key; other fingers remain on the home row
Hands and arms remain relatively stationary
Use the appropriate pinky for each shift key…left shift use left pinky…
Examine the keyboard carefully to form a mental picture of the layout. (You will memorize the entire keyboard.)

4. Strike keys firmly and release them quickly
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

5. Place fingers on HOME ROW KEYSD J S F ; A

6. TERM
DEFINITION
Technique
The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the Keyboard. Use to prevent injury.
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 (to right of monitor), mouse, and other materials
on the desk

7. Your body to be reasonably erect in front of the keyboard.
Posture Requires
Your body to be reasonably erect in front of the keyboard.