Proper Keyboarding Techniques

Proper keyboarding technique includes:

•Correct Posture•Correct Arm and Hand Position

•Correct Keystroking Technique

Posture

• Spine straight leaning slightly forward

• Centered in front of keyboard (G & H keys)

• Comfortable distance from keyboard

• Feet on floor, slightly apart for balance

Arm and Hand Position

• Arms relaxed; elbows naturally close to body

• Forearms nearly parallel with slope of keyboard

Wrists and Fingers

• Fingers curved, tips of fingers resting lightly on keys

• Wrists low, but palms of hands not resting on the keyboard or counter

• Hands and wrists "quiet," almost motionless

Wrists off the keyboard/counter

Proper Techniques

Fingers near home row keys

Proper Techniques

Proper Keystroking Technique

• Use the tips of your fingers to operate the assigned keys

• Use a circular, pecking motion (down and inward)

Right little finger on Return

Thumb used on Space Bar

Proper Techniques

• Eyes on copy

• Key by touch with correct fingering

• Key with a smooth rhythm

Proper Techniques

IF YOU DO THIS . . .

• You will type faster.

• You will make fewer mistakes.

• You will be able to type longer without getting as tired.

• It will be less likely that you will have health problems with your hands and wrists.

What Techniques Do You See?

What Techniques Do You See?

What Techniques Do You See?

What Techniques Do You See?

What Techniques Do You See?

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IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!