Transcript Proper Keyboarding Technique and Procedures

01.00 Touch Method
Objectives 1.01
Proper Technique
Technique
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Way to do an activity
Posture
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way typist sits;
Includes placement of
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typist’s arms,
wrists,
fingers,
legs
feet
Body Position
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Sit up straight
Feet flat on floor
Body centered in front of computer
Elbows naturally by side
Hand & finger position
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Wrists low, but not touching keyboard
fingers rest on the home row
Fingers curved
fingers on center of each key
Eye-Head Position
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Keep your eyes on the copy
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what you are typing from,
not the keyboard
Not your fingers
Keystroking Technique
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Strike keys firmly and release quickly-- Quick,
snappy strokes
Quick down and in motion of thumb
Use the appropriate pinky for each shift key
Right pinky used for the enter key
Technique
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Memorize keyboard layout
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Do not correct errors
working on building speed
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Work Area Arrangement
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Keyboard
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Monitor
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directly in front of chair
even with edge of desk
for easy viewing
Disk drives
 easy access
Copy
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to the right
On caddy