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

PosturePosture

Spine straight leaning slightly forward

Centered in front of keyboard

Comfortable distance from keyboard

Feet on floor, slightly apart

Eyes on the screen or the copy

I am facing toward my computer

Body PositionBody Position

My 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 Copy

My 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 Fingers

Fingers 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