| A | B |
|---|
| asdf | left hand home row |
| jkl; | right hand home row |
| start | choose this to begin computer log off or shut down |
| log on | involves user name and password |
| user name | first six letters of last name and first initial plus middle initial |
| password | last six numbers of social security number |
| printing rule | only the teacher picks up copies from the printer |
| Microtype Pro | keyboarding tutorial program |
| monitor | computer screen |
| central processing unit (cpu) | the brains of the computer |
| (shows My Computer, trash bin and Network Neighborhood) | the computer desktop |
| keying by touch | keying without watching fingers |
| right thumb | used to strike the space bar |
| right pinkie finger | used to strike the enter key and semicolon key |
| left pointer finger | used to type the "f" key |
| right pointer finger | used to type the "j" key |
| GWAM | gross words per minute or total number of words keyed |
| cursor | blinking vertical line that shows where you are to begin typing |
| NWAM | net words per minute; after subtracting errors |
| position of your feet while keying | flat on the floor |
| posture | sit upright with back against the back of the chair |
| position of eyes while keying | focused on the copy or monitor |
| position of fingers while keying | curved over home row keys |
| software examples | MicroType Pro, Microsoft Word |
| hardware examples | computer, printer, monitor, mouse |
| formatting toolbar | may be used to change font style and size |
| standard toolbar | displays picture shortcuts |
| title bar | shows the name of the software program being used |
| menu bar | has a pull-down list of actions |
