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Keyboarding Techniques & Work Area Arrangement. 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
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Keyboarding Techniques & Work Area Arrangement Implement proper keyboarding techniques
Proper Postureand 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
Work Area Arrangement • 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