Proper Keyboarding Technique

•Keyboard & Chair –Top of head - same

height as top of monitor

Proper Keyboarding Technique Posture Center your body in front of the keyboard (directly in front of “J”) The distance you should be from the keyboard is about one hand’s length Sit back in your chair Both feet on the floor Elbows at 90° angle Shoulders relaxed

Proper Keyboarding Technique

•Hand Position 

Hands & wrists straight

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Fingers - curl naturally on the home row keys A S D F J K L ;

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Thumbs should rest on the space bar

Proper Keyboarding Technique

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Strike each key with the fingertip, snapping the finger toward the palm of the hand.

Proper Keyboarding Technique We are working to become “Touch Typists” – We are not to look at our hands while we type.