Proper Keyboarding Technique
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Proper Keyboarding Proper Keyboarding Technique Technique LISD Technology Department
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Proper Keyboarding Technique. LISD Technology Department. Proper keyboarding technique includes:. Correct Posture Correct Body Position Correct Arm and Hand and Feet Position Correct Keystroking Technique. Posture. Spine straight leaning slightly forward Centered in front of keyboard - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Proper Keyboarding Proper Keyboarding TechniqueTechnique
LISD Technology Department
Proper keyboarding Proper keyboarding technique includes:technique includes:Correct PostureCorrect Body PositionCorrect Arm and Hand and Feet Position
Correct Keystroking Technique
PosturePostureSpine straight leaning
slightly forwardCentered in front of
keyboardComfortable distance
from keyboardFeet on floor, slightly
apartEyes on the screen or
the copy I am facing toward
my computer
Body PositionBody PositionMy Keyboard is at
the edge of the table
I am a hand span away from my computer.
My body is centered with the B and N keys
• My feet are on the floor.• My feet are slightly apart.• I feel balanced.
Feet on the FloorFeet on the Floor
My fingers are comfortably curved.• My fingers are upright and not leaning.• My thumbs are resting on the space bar.My hands look like “monkey fingers”
Curved Fingers
• My fingers are resting lightly on the TIPS of Home Row keys.• My index fingers are resting on F and J.• With each key stroke my fingers quickly return to Home Row.
Strive for thisNot this..
Fingers on HOME ROW
Proper Key stroking Technique
•Use the tips of your fingers to operate the assigned keys•Use a circular, pecking motion (down and inward)
Eyes on CopyEyes on CopyMy copy is in the
right place ( perhaps on a clip board)
My eyes are on my copy or my monitor
I never look down at my keys
Wrists and FingersWrists and FingersFingers curved,
tips of fingers resting lightly on keys
Wrists low, but palms of hands not resting on the keyboard
• My wrists are level and relaxed.• My wrists are not resting on the keyboard or table.• My elbows are resting naturally at my side.• My shoulders are relaxed.• Forearms nearly parallel with slope of keyboard • Hands and wrists "quiet," almost motionless
Quiet Wrists and Elbows
Proper Keyboarding Techniques:
1. Eyes on copy - not on hands, the keyboard, or monitor.
2. Keys struck with the proper fingers which remain curved over the home keys.
3. Wrists parallel to the slant of the keyboard but not resting on the keyboard.
4. Chair the proper distance from the keyboard (elbows hanging loosely at the sides of the body).
5. Proper sitting position: back straight, feet placed for balance.
IF YOU DO THIS . . .IF YOU DO THIS . . .You will keyboard 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.
IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!
Created by Caropo T. Sindrum
