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01.00 Use the touch method in operating the keyboard and numeric keypad Objectives 1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques

01.00 Use the touch method in operating the keyboard and numeric keypad Objectives 1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques

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Page 1: 01.00 Use the touch method in operating the keyboard and numeric keypad Objectives 1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques

01.00 Use the touch method in operating the keyboard and numeric keypad

Objectives 1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques

Page 2: 01.00 Use the touch method in operating the keyboard and numeric keypad Objectives 1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques

Proper Postureand 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

Page 3: 01.00 Use the touch method in operating the keyboard and numeric keypad Objectives 1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques

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.)

Proper Posture and Technique--continued

Page 4: 01.00 Use the touch method in operating the keyboard and numeric keypad Objectives 1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques

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

Proper Posture and Technique--continued