1. Proper Keyboarding Technique
Keyboard & Chair
Top of head - same height as top of monitor

2. Proper Keyboarding Technique
Posture
Center your body in front of the keyboard (directly in front of “J”)
The distance you should be from the keyboard is about one hand’s length
Sit back in your chair
Both feet on the floor
Elbows at 90° angle
Shoulders relaxed

3. Proper Keyboarding Technique
Hand Position
Hands & wrists straight
Fingers - curl naturally on the home row keys
A S D F J K L ;
Thumbs should rest on the space bar

4. Proper Keyboarding Technique
Strike each key with the fingertip, snapping the finger toward the palm of the hand.

5. Proper Keyboarding Technique
We are working to become “Touch Typists” – We are not to look at our hands while we type.