keyboarding technique proper keyboarding technique includes: correct posture correct arm and hand...
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Keyboarding Technique
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Proper keyboarding technique includes:
• Correct Posture
• Correct Arm and Hand Position
• Correct Keystroking Technique
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Posture
• Spine straight leaning slightly forward
• Centered in front of keyboard
• Comfortable distance from keyboard
• Feet on floor, slightly apart
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Arm and Hand Position
• Arms relaxed; elbows naturally close to body
• Forearms nearly parallel with slope of keyboard
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Wrists and Fingers
• 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
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Proper Keystroking Technique
• Use the tips of your fingers to operate the assigned keys
• Use a circular, pecking motion (down and inward)
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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.
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IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!