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Introduction To Keyboarding: Using Good Technique

This document provides an introduction to proper keyboarding technique. It discusses that keyboarding involves touch typing without looking at the keys. Having good technique allows for more effective computer use and productivity. It then outlines the S.E.C.R.E.T. to successful keyboarding skills - Sit upright, Eyes on the copy, Correct fingers, Reasonable rhythm, Eliminate errors properly, and Tap keys firmly. The document provides details on maintaining proper posture, hand and finger positioning, and emphasizes practicing good technique to improve speed and accuracy over time.

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Introduction To Keyboarding: Using Good Technique

This document provides an introduction to proper keyboarding technique. It discusses that keyboarding involves touch typing without looking at the keys. Having good technique allows for more effective computer use and productivity. It then outlines the S.E.C.R.E.T. to successful keyboarding skills - Sit upright, Eyes on the copy, Correct fingers, Reasonable rhythm, Eliminate errors properly, and Tap keys firmly. The document provides details on maintaining proper posture, hand and finger positioning, and emphasizes practicing good technique to improve speed and accuracy over time.

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Introduction to Keyboarding

Using Good Technique


What is Keyboarding?

 The ability to enter text by using the correct


fingers without looking at the keys (aka-touch
typing).

 Having adequate keyboarding skills will enable you


to use the computer more effectively and be more
productive.
The Keyboard Layout
• The central portion that consists of the
alphanumeric keys
Alphanumeric = Letters & Numbers
The Keyboard Arrangement
• The most common arrangement of keyboards is the
QWERTY keyboard.
THE S.E.C.R.E.T. TO SUCCESSFUL
KEYBOARDING SKILLS!
• S - SIT upright, arms and wrists straight.

• E - Keep your EYES on the copy.

• C - Use CORRECT fingers:

• R - Keep a reasonable RHYTHM.

• E - Eliminate ERRORS properly.

• T - TAP your keys as if they were hot!


Use this S.E.C.R.E.T. as a guide and you will excel!
S- Technique
• S - SIT upright, arms and
wrists straight.
Maintain good posture
Sit up straight, rear to the back of
the seat
Sit at a comfortable distance from
the keyboard
Feet flat on the floor, slightly apart
Face keyboard with body centered
Keep your body centered with the G/H
keys
Keep your wrists low but not
touching the keyboard or table
E- Technique
• E - Keep your EYES on the copy.
Means that you are rarely or never looking at
the keyboard or your figures.
• Sometimes it good to take a quick peek and make sure
you are on the right keys and that you are typing
correctly.
C- Technique
• C - Use CORRECT fingers:

Key each key with the correct finger, always


have your fingers on home row.

Notice diagonal design of the keyboard

Always press the keys with the correct finger.


Keep your 'J' finger on the 'J' key when you
depress the 'enter' key.

Use correct fingering based on the home row


keys keeping fingers curved and upright
R- Technique
• R - Keep a reasonable RHYTHM.
Key at a steady pace
E- Technique

• E - Eliminate ERRORS properly:

When using correct technique you should


NEVER look down at the keyboard

If your instructor allows error correction, keep


your 'J' finger on the 'J' key while your little
finger presses the 'backspace' key.
T- Technique
• T - TAP your keys as if they were hot!

Keyboarding is a repetition skill. The more


practice time you devote, the better you will
become (speed & accuracy).

Stay on task and have a positive attitude


toward improving your technique
;
L

Right Pinky
;
Homerow Keys

Right Ring
K

l
k
Right Middle
Right Index
J

Thumbs
Left Index

f
F

d
Left Middle

s
Left Ring
D

a
S
• A Left Pinky
Hand Position Arm Position
• Fingers curved and upright • Hang elbows naturally near
the sides of the body
• Tips of fingers lightly
touching keys • Hold forearms parallel to the
slant of the keyboard
• Hands are still while fingers
reach • Align keyboard with the
edge of the desk
• Wrists and palms are low, off
the keyboard
Five Rules of Proper
Keyboarding Techniques.

1. Technique
2. Technique
3. Technique
4. Speed
5. Accuracy
Two Finger Technique
Fast Fingers &
Great Technique

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