A | B |
eyes | on copy |
feet | apart |
fingers | curved |
back | straight |
anchor | fingers on home row |
body | leaning forward slightly |
forearms | same angle as keyboard or parallel to floor |
body | centered opposite the J key |
body | a handspan from the keyboard |
head | erect |
good posture | makes a good typist |
posture (good or bad) | affects accuracy and speed |
adjust | chair |
keyboarding skills | are useful for school or college assignments, on the job, or at home |
auto parts clerks use keyboarding | to locate parts |
police officers use keyboarding | to search for information |
engineers use keyboarding | to write technical manuals |
singers and songwriters use keyboarding | to compose lyrics |
teachers use keyboarding | to enter grades and create tests, handouts and letters |
business owners use keyboarding | to keep records |
coaches use keyboarding | to track statistics on athletes |
advertisers use keyboarding | to create signs, business cards, fliers and newsletters |