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Introduction to Word Processing - The Basics

Introduction to Word Processing - The Basics. THE KEYBOARD. History Of The Keyboard. Christopher Sholes and Carlo Glidden tried to make the typewrite fast. However, one problem with the typewriters keys (hammer bars used to strike the paper) jammed when the operator typed at any real speed,

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Introduction to Word Processing - The Basics

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  1. Introduction to Word Processing - The Basics THE KEYBOARD

  2. History Of The Keyboard Christopher Sholes and Carlo Glidden tried to make the typewrite fast. However, one problem with the typewriters keys (hammer bars used to strike the paper) jammed when the operator typed at any real speed, Christopher was known for helping with the typewriters and the QWERTY keyboard. READ ONLY

  3. History Of The Keyboard The first keyboard was named the “QWERTY” keyboard, this name came from the top letters in a keyboard. The reason they continued qwerty on the keyboard is because people liked the arrangement on the typewriter and they wanted it to continue the way it was. With that information Christopher made the “QWERTY” . READ ONLY

  4. What is Keyboarding? The ability to enter text by using the correct fingers without looking at the keys (also known as touch typing). Having adequate keyboarding skills to enable you to use the computer more effectively and be more productive. In today's technology driven world, everyone is aware about computing and the usage of computer keyboard.

  5. The Keyboard A computer keyboard is a hardware device that transfers keystroke messages to the computer. Keyboard connector Keyboards are generally plugged into the rear of the CPU, on the motherboard, using a purple PS/2 connector, or on USB port.

  6. The Keyboard - Standard Keyboard Layout • A standard computer keyboard has about 80-110 keys. • Most keyboards use the QWERTY layout, named for the first six keys in the top row of letters.

  7. The Keyboard - Standard Keyboard Layout Most keyboards have keys arranged in five groups: 1. Alphanumeric keys 2. Numeric keypad 3. Function keys 4. Modifier keys 5. Cursor-movement keys

  8. Parts of Keyboard A handout will be given to you in class and via Google Classroom.

  9. Alternate Key Also called ALT key Executes commands with other key(s) KEYBOARD COMMANDS

  10. Tab Key Moves the cursor/insertion point to a preset position. Used to indent paragraphs or to type columns. Tab

  11. Arrow Keys Move the cursor/insertion point in the direction indicated by the arrow on each key

  12. Backspace Key Removes (erases) the character to the left of the insertion point. Use the right little finger to operate the key. Backspace

  13. Caps Lock Key caps Used for keying a string of (three or more) all capital letters. Capitalizes all letters when used. If caps lock mode is in use and a letter is keyed while holding down a shift key, a lowercase letter will be keyed.

  14. Function Keys Special keys located at the top of the keyboard (F1, F2, F3, F4, etc.) that are used alone or with the CTRL, ALT, and Shift keys to execute software commands.

  15. Functions of the Keyboard

  16. Control Key Also called CTRL Executes commands with other key (s)

  17. DeleteKey Removes (erases) the character to the right of the cursor/insertion point Page Up Insert Home Delete End Page Down

  18. Delete vs. Backspace “Hello, my name is Ms. Williams.” (The cursor should be on the right side of what I want to remove using Backspace, but the cursor should be on the left side of what I want to remove using Delete.) READ ONLY

  19. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS A handout will be given to you in class and via Google Classroom.

  20. Windows Keys Combinations • F1: Help • CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu • ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs • ALT+F4: Quit program • SHIFT+DELETE: Delete item permanently • Windows Logo+L: Lock the computer (without using CTRL+ALT+DELETE)

  21. Windows program key combinations • CTRL+C: Copy • CTRL+X: Cut • CTRL+V: Paste • CTRL+Z: Undo • CTRL+B: Bold • CTRL+U: Underline • CTRL+I: Italic

  22. General keyboard-only commands • F10: Activates menu bar options • SHIFT+F10 Opens a shortcut menu for the selected item (this is the same as right-clicking an object • CTRL+ESC: Opens the Start menu (use the ARROW keys to select an item) • CTRL+ESC or ESC: Selects the Start button (press TAB to select the taskbar, or press SHIFT+F10 for a context menu)

  23. General keyboard-only commands • CTRL+SHIFT+ESC: Opens Windows Task Manager • ALT+DOWNARROW: Opens a drop-down list box • ALT+TAB: Switch to another running program (hold down the ALT key and then press the TAB key to view the task-switching window) • SHIFT: Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you insert a CD-ROM to bypass the automatic-run feature • ALT+SPACE: Displays the main window's System menu (from the System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the window)

  24. General keyboard-only commands • ALT+- (ALT+hyphen): Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu (from the MDI child window's System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the child window) • CTRL+TAB: Switch to the next child window of a Multiple Document Interface (MDI) program • ALT+underlined letter in menu: Opens the menu

  25. General keyboard-only commands • ALT+F4: Closes the current window • CTRL+F4: Closes the current Multiple Document Interface (MDI) window • ALT+F6: Switch between multiple windows in the same program (for example, when the Notepad Find dialog box is displayed, ALT+F6 switches between the Find dialog box and the main Notepad window)

  26. General folder/shortcut control • F4: Selects the Go To A Different Folder box and moves down the entries in the box (if the toolbar is active in Windows Explorer) • F5: Refreshes the current window. • F6: Moves among panes in Windows Explorer • CTRL+Z: Undo the last command • CTRL+A: Select all the items in the current window • BACKSPACE: Switch to the parent folder • SHIFT+click+Close button: For folders, close the current folder plus all parent folders

  27. Keyboard Strain 3A-27

  28. ERGONOMICS The science of designing equipment and workspace for a comfortable and safe working environment.

  29. REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES Repetitive Stress Injuriescan occur when someone performs a task repeatedly causing the build-up of irritating waste products in the muscles. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel is a passage in the wrist Holds nerves and tendons Prolonged keyboarding swells tendons Many professions suffer from RSI DeQuervain’s Disease An overuse injury of the thumb extensor tendons Occurs from repetitive tapping of the space bar.

  30. How Keyboard Cause Injuries? The continuous use of any keyboard may cause serious injuries. It can cause strain to hands, wrists, arms, neck or back. The risks of injuries can be reduced by taking frequent short breaks to get up and walk around a couple of times every hour. The chair height and keyboard tray should be adjusted so that the wrists are straight, and the wrists should not be rested on sharp table edges. 3A-30

  31. ERGONOMIC TIPS Top 1/8 of monitor should be at eye level Elbows & knees should be positioned at 90-110 degrees Sit up straight, but relaxed Sit at least 24 inches away from the monitor Wrists should be in a neutral position while typing or using the mouse Take “frequent” breaks Avoid glare on the computer screen

  32. CorrectPosition ofusing a computer system

  33. Ergonomic style Keyboard

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