Introduction to Keyboarding

Using Good Technique

 What is Keyboarding?

 The ability to enter text by using the correct

fingers without looking at the keys (aka-touch
typing).

 Having adequate keyboarding skills will enable you

to use the computer more effectively and be more
productive.
 The Keyboard Layout
• The central portion that consists of the
alphanumeric keys
Alphanumeric = Letters & Numbers
 The Keyboard Arrangement
• The most common arrangement of keyboards is the
QWERTY keyboard.
THE S.E.C.R.E.T. TO SUCCESSFUL
KEYBOARDING SKILLS!
• S - SIT upright, arms and wrists straight.

• E - Keep your EYES on the copy.

• C - Use CORRECT fingers:

• R - Keep a reasonable RHYTHM.

• E - Eliminate ERRORS properly.

• T - TAP your keys as if they were hot!

Use this S.E.C.R.E.T. as a guide and you will excel!
S- Technique
• S - SIT upright, arms and
wrists straight.
Maintain good posture
Sit up straight, rear to the back of
the seat
Sit at a comfortable distance from
the keyboard
Feet flat on the floor, slightly apart
Face keyboard with body centered
Keep your body centered with the G/H
keys
Keep your wrists low but not
touching the keyboard or table
E- Technique
• E - Keep your EYES on the copy.
Means that you are rarely or never looking at
the keyboard or your figures.
• Sometimes it good to take a quick peek and make sure
you are on the right keys and that you are typing
correctly.
C- Technique
• C - Use CORRECT fingers:

Key each key with the correct finger, always

have your fingers on home row.

Notice diagonal design of the keyboard

Always press the keys with the correct finger.

Keep your 'J' finger on the 'J' key when you
depress the 'enter' key.

Use correct fingering based on the home row

keys keeping fingers curved and upright
R- Technique
• R - Keep a reasonable RHYTHM.
Key at a steady pace
E- Technique

• E - Eliminate ERRORS properly:

When using correct technique you should

NEVER look down at the keyboard

If your instructor allows error correction, keep

your 'J' finger on the 'J' key while your little
finger presses the 'backspace' key.
T- Technique
• T - TAP your keys as if they were hot!

Keyboarding is a repetition skill. The more

practice time you devote, the better you will
become (speed & accuracy).

Stay on task and have a positive attitude

toward improving your technique
 ;
L

Right Pinky
;
Homerow Keys

Right Ring
K

l
k
Right Middle
Right Index
J

Thumbs
Left Index

f
F

d
Left Middle

s
Left Ring
D

a
S
• A Left Pinky
 Hand Position
• Fingers curved and upright
• Tips of fingers lightly
touching keys
• Hands are still while fingers
reach
• Wrists and palms are low, off
the keyboard
Arm Position
• Hang elbows naturally near
the sides of the body
• Hold forearms parallel to the
slant of the keyboard
• Align keyboard with the
edge of the desk
 Five Rules of Proper
Keyboarding Techniques.

1. Technique
2. Technique
3. Technique
4. Speed
5. Accuracy
Two Finger Technique
 Fast Fingers &
Great Technique