Keyboarding Techniques

1. Keyboarding Techniques Implement proper keyboarding techniques

2. 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

3. 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.)

4. 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. ~ ! 1 @ 2 # 3 $ 4 % 5 ^ 6 & 7 *8 ( 9 ) 0 _ - + = Backspace Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P { } \ Caps Lock A S D F G H J K L : “ Enter Shift Z X C V B N M < > ? Shift Ctrl Alt Spacebar Alt Ctrl S D F J K L ; A Place Your Fingers Properly Keyboarding Middle Grades

6. Keyboarding Technique Terms

7. 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