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Proper Keyboarding Technique. Body Position. Sit up straight, rear to the back of the seat Face keyboard with body centered Sit at a comfortable distance from the keyboard Feet flat on the floor, slightly apart. Arm Position. Hang elbows naturally near the sides of the body
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Body Position • Sit up straight, rear to the back of the seat • Face keyboard with body centered • Sit at a comfortable distance from the keyboard • Feet flat on the floor, slightly apart
Arm Position • Hang elbows naturally near the sides of the body • Hold forearms parallel to the slant of the keyboard • Align keyboard with the edge of the desk
Hand Position • Fingers curved and upright • Tips of fingers lightly touching keys • Hands are still while fingers reach • Wrists and palms are low, off the keyboard
Eyes • Off of the keyboard at all times.
Keystroking • Hold anchors while reaching to the upper and lower keys • Fingers are slightly curved over home row position • Make quiet, direct reaches with quick return to home row • Maintain an even keystroking pace
Correct Fingering • Key each key with the correct finger • Notice diagonal design of the keyboard
Spacing • Key the space bar with the thumb of the right hand • Sweeping motion, into the palm of the right hand
Shift • Shift with the correct finger • Hold shift key down while striking key with the opposite hand • Immediately return finger to home row after releasing shift
Return/Enter • Use little finger of right hand to strike the enter key • Immediately return finger to home row after releasing enter • Keep j finger anchored