Number and Symbol Keys

1. Number and Symbol Keys Copyright 2006 South-Western/Thomson Learning

2. Tap the 1 key with left little finger Tap the 8 key with right middle finger Number Keys on Top Row • Keep your fingers curved as you reach to keys on the top row • Keep at least one finger anchored on the home row Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

3. Key the “ with the right little finger and LEFT SHIFT Key the - with the right little finger Symbol Keys • Keep your fingers curved as you reach to symbol keys • Keep at least one finger anchored on the home row Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

4. Spacing Tips • Do not space between a figure and the / or the $ sign • Do not space between a figure and the % or the – (hyphen) • Do not space between # and a figure • Space once before and after & used to join names • Do not space between ( ) and the words they enclose Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

5. NUM LOCK key Instant Message You may need to press the NUM LOCK key to use the keypad. Numeric Keypad • Located at the right of the keyboard • Use for Calculator and other programs Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

6. Keypad Home-Key Position • To key numbers, place your • Index finger on 4 • Middle finger on 5 • Ring finger on 6 • Thumb on 0 Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

7. Instant Message Use the Calculator program to complete math problems. Calculator Program • To start the Calculator program • Click Start on the taskbar • Click All Programs, Accessories, Calculator Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

8. Review • When keying numbers on the top row • Move both hands to the top row so you can key numbers there easily • Keep at least one finger anchored on the home row as you reach up to a number key • Straighten out your fingers for an easier reach Read the question and decide which answer you think is correct. Click the mouse to see the correct answer. Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

9. Review • When keying numbers on the top row Keep at least one finger anchored on the home row as you reach up to a number key Answer Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

10. Review • When keying symbol keys • Use only your right hand • Keep your fingers curved as you reach to symbol keys • Keep at least one finger anchored on the top row Read the question and decide which answer you think is correct. Click the mouse to see the correct answer. Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

11. Review • When keying symbol keys Keep your fingers curved as you reach to symbol keys Answer Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

12. Review • When using the numeric keypad • For home-key position, place your fingers on the 7, 8, and 9 keys • Key the 0 (zero) with your thumb • Use your thumb to tap ENTER Read the question and decide which answer you think is correct. Click the mouse to see the correct answer. Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

13. Review • When using the numeric keypad Key the 0 (zero) with your thumb Answer Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

14. Review • When keying symbols • Space once between # and a figure • Space twice before and after & used to join names • Do not space between ( ) and the words they enclose Read the question and decide which answer you think is correct. Click the mouse to see the correct answer. Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

15. Review • When keying symbols Do not space between ( ) and the words they enclose Answer Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

16. Review • To enter numbers using the numeric keypad, you may need to tap the • HOME key • NUM LOCK key • Insert key Read the question and decide which answer you think is correct. Click the mouse to see the correct answer. Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.

17. Review • To enter numbers using the numeric keypad, you may need to tap the NUM LOCK key Answer Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue.