KB1 Essential Standard
Apply the touch method in operating
the alpha keys.
KB1 - 1.01 Implement proper keyboarding techniques
Work Area Arrangement
Arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse,
and other materials on the desk
 Chair positioned directly in front of computer
 Keyboard directly in front of the monitor
 Keyboard even with front edge of desk
 Monitor placed for easy viewing
 Copy (book or document you are keying
from) at the right of the keyboard
Properly Arranged Work Area
Source: Century 21, South-Western/Thomson Learning, Page 95
Posture
The way a typist sits
The way the typist’s arms, wrists,
fingers, legs, and feet are placed
Proper Posture
 Sit up straight with back against chair (Posture)
 Body centered in front of the computer (Posture)
 Arms following slant of the keyboard with elbows
naturally by side (Posture)
 Fingers curved over keyboard(Posture)
 Wrists low, but not touching the keyboard (Posture)
 Feet flat on floor (Posture)
Proper Keyboarding Posture
Source: Century 21, South-Western/Thomson Learning, Chapter 4, Lesson 14 PPT
Technique
The form and keying style that a typist
uses while operating the keyboard.
How the typist strikes the keys
Proper Technique
Lightly tap keys with the tip of the finger
(Technique)
Use quick-snap keystrokes (Technique)
Quick down and in motion of right thumb on
SPACE BAR (Technique)
Space quickly between words without
pausing (Technique)
Keep a steady keystroking pace (Technique)
While keying keep eyes on copy (Technique)
Proper Technique
Tap ENTER key with right little finger then
immediately return to home key (;) while
other fingers remain on the home row
(Technique)
When using the BACKSPACE key keep right
index finger anchored to the J key
(Technique)
When reaching to keys on the top and
bottom rows keep fingers curved
(Technique)
Proper Technique
Keep at least one finger anchored on the
home row when striking top and bottom keys
(Technique)
Use the appropriate little finger for the left
and right SHIFT keys (Technique)
Home Keys
Keys on the keyboard from which all keystrokes originate
~
!
@
2
1
Tab
Q
Caps Lock
Shift
Ctrl
#
$
%
^
3
4
5
6
E
W
A
S
Z
Alt
R
D
X
T
F
C
&
7
Y
G
V
*8
U
H
B
(
9
I
J
N
O
K
M
SPACE BAR
_
-
)
0
{
P
>
?
Alt
Backspace
}
“
:
L
<
+
=
\
ENTER
Shift
Ctrl
Home-Key Position
• Home Keys for Left hand: a s d f
• Home Keys for Right hand: j k l ;
• Right thumb: SPACE BAR
Source: Century 21, South-Western/Thomson Learning, Chapter 4, Lesson 15 PPT
Testing Vocabulary
Scenario
an outline
a sequence of events
a story
a situation
Scenario: Mary and John are in keyboarding
class. Both are sitting up straight in their chairs
with their elbows at their sides. Mary and John
are exhibiting good __________________.