Keyboarding Techniques
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KeyboardingTechniques
Home Row
HOME ROW KEYSWhy?
…Typing while you are in the HOME ROW KEY position will allow you type quicker with less mistakes.
AccuracyBuilds
SPEED
Correct PostureCorrect Arm and Hand PositionCorrect Keystroking TechniqueAll can be observed and
graded!
Techniques
Spine straight leaning slightly forward
Centered in front of keyboard
Comfortable distance from keyboard
Feet flat on floor, slightly apart
Posture
Arms relaxed; elbows naturally close to body
Forearms nearly parallel with slope of keyboard
Arm and Hand Position
Fingers curved, tips of fingers resting lightly on keys
Wrists low, but palms of hands not resting on the keyboard
Hands and wrists "quiet," almost motionless
Wrists and Fingers
Use the tips of your fingers to operate the assigned keys
Use a circular, pecking motion (down and inward)
Proper Keystroking Technique
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.
If you do this…
Open a new Word Document & Practice This…
asdf jkl;asdf jkl;
aassddff jjkkll;;aassddff jjkkll;;
adsa ;lkjadsa ;lkj
…Try typing without making a mistake!
In the Same Word Document,Type as Many Different Words as
you can using ONLY the Home Row Letters!
A S D F J K L
Difficult, isn’t it?
In the Same Word Document,Type as Many 3-LETTER Words as
you can using The Home Row Letters AND
The Upper Row Letters!
Q W E R T Y U I O P A S D F J K L