KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUE

KEYBOARDING TECHNIQUE

1.    Eyes on the Copy
             NOT AT YOUR FINGERS OR THE KEYBOARDING
    WHILE TYPING
    Eyes on the screen or handout (paper) or the textbook.
          Do not look at your fingers or the keyboard while typing

2.    Fingers on Home Row
            A S D F   J K L ;
          Begin and end all keystrokes at Home Row
          These are the anchor (or base) keys

3.    Fingers Curved
  NOT FLAT
  Tips of fingers resting lightly on keys
        Quickly tap the keys

4.    Demonstrate Correct Posture
          1. SIT UP STRAIGHT
        2. BODY = CENTERED ON THE "H" KEY 

5.    Feet on the floor
          FEET ARE FLAT
To help with balance

6.    Wrists Low
          WRISTS NOT RESTING ON THE KEYBOARD OR DESK
Wrists not bent UP in the air or DOWN below the table

7.    Keyboard
          PLACED AT THE EDGE OF THE DESK

8.    Correct Finger Usage
  USE THE CORRECT FINGERS WHEN TYPING
  Fingers should be used for the assigned keys
          EXAMPLE:  your Left Pinky will type letters  q a z  
          Left Shift and Tab and CAPS LOCK
          Strike Enter key quickly with the right little finger
          Shift Keys - uses opposite PINKY (little finger) when keying
   Use only one thumb for the Spacebar
    Tab Key - quick reach with the left little finger

9.    Distance from the Keyboard
        NOT TOO CLOSE OR TOO FAR AWAY
        Sit 8 to 10 inches away from the keyboard (desk)

10.    Arms
              PROPERLY SLANTED AT YOUR SIDE
    (NO chicken wings)

11.    Concentrate / Use of Time
              THE STUDENT USED THE ENTIRE TIME PROVIDE FOR TYPING 
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