1. Keyboarding Techniques
Implement proper keyboarding techniques

2. Proper Posture and 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

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Caps Lock
Shift D
Ctrl J F G H Z
Enter “ S A
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Alt
Spacebar ;
Keyboarding Middle Grades

6. Keyboarding Technique Terms
DEFINITION
Technique
The form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the
Keyboard
Touch-method
To key by touch rather than by the hunt-and-peck method
Posture
The way the typist sits; the way the typist’s arms, wrists, fingers,
legs and feet are placed
Work area
Arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse, and other materials
on the desk

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