Techniques & Functions

Proper Keyboarding Posture and Technique is vitally important in order to be successful in computerized keyboarding.

Use the following Quick Keys below to aid you into proper keyboarding technique.

How Your Work Area Should Be Arranged

	Your keyboard should be directly in front of your chair.
	The front-edge of your keyboard should be even with the desk or table.
	Chair should be placed directly in front of keyboard for easy reach.
	Book or paper should be behind or at the side of the keyboarding.

Proper Keying Position

	Fingers curved and upright over home keys. (asdf jkl;)
	Wrists low, but not touching keyboard.
	Forearms parallel to slant of keyboard.
	Body erect, sitting back in chair.
	Feet flat on floor for balance.
	Eyes should be on copy when keyboarding.