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Objectives
Define keyboarding. Identify the parts of the standard keyboard. Identify the home row keys. Identify the parts of the word-processing
screen. Identify correct typing techniques.
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Objectives (cont.)
Type text without watching the keys.Save, print, retrieve, spell check, and
format documents. Identify keyboarding software.Describe other types of input devices.
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Keyboarding Techniques
Learn to use the keyboard properly. Avoid “hunt and peck” method. Use time more productively. Identify different types of keyboards.
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Keyboarding Techniques (cont.)
Keyboard layout Alphanumeric keys Modifier keys Numeric keypad Function keys Directional keys Special purpose keys
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Correct Position
Position Sit up straight and lean forward slightly. Keep feet flat on the floor. Let elbows hang naturally at your side. Rest your fingers lightly on the
keyboard. Keep your fingers slightly curved. Focus your eyes on the book or on
whatever you are typing, not on the keys.
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Key Stroking
Key stroking The home row keys are a, s, d, f, j, k, l, and ;. All keystrokes are made from the home row
keys. Rest your fingers lightly on the keys. Keep fingers curved. Strike keys with a quick, snappy stroke and
return the finger to the appropriate home row key.
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Workstation
Your workstation Keep organized. Place materials you will type on the right. Place supplies on the left. Keep items you are not using off your desk.
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Keyboard History
Early writing machines developed in 1800s
Christopher L. Sholes
invented first
commercial typewriter
in 1870 (QWERTY)Many modern variations
Ergonomickeyboard
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Developing Beginning Keyboarding Skills
Much practice is required.Use good technique.Speed and accuracy are built around good
technique.Concentrate on accuracy; speed will come
later.Learn alphabetic keys first, then numeric
keys and symbols.
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The Computer Screen
Document title (title bar)
Menu barStandard toolbarRuler
Text areaVertical scroll barHorizontal scroll
barStatus bar
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Printing and Closing
To print: Click File on the menu bar and then select the
Print command, orClick the Print icon on the toolbar.
To close: Click File on the menu bar and then click the
Close command, orClick the window Close button.
If necessary, save your file.
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Retrieve a File
Click File on the menu bar and then click the Open command.
Select the folder and file.Click the Open button in the Open dialog
box.
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Spell Checking, Grammar, and Thesaurus
The spell checker checks the document and stops on words it does not recognize.
The grammar checker flags possible grammatical problems.
The thesaurus provides a list of synonyms.
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Formatting Features
Formatting features are used to enhance the appearance of documents.
Word-processing software provides many special characters that typewriters did not have such as em dashes, smart quotes, and stacked fractions.
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Formatting Features (cont.)
Characters on a typewriter are monospaced, while most computer typefaces are proportional.
When using proportional typefaces, two spaces after sentences are not necessary.
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Other Features
Keyboarding software There are several software programs
available for learning to keyboard.
Speech recognition Software that allows the user to talk to the
computer rather than typing information
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Developing Keyboarding Skill
Requires Practice Practice Practice And more practice! ! !
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Summary
Keyboarding (or typing) is the process of inputting text into a device, such as a computer, by pressing keys on a keyboard.
The standard keyboard contains alphanumeric keys, modifier keys, numeric keypad, function keys, cursor movement keys, and special-purpose keys (Esc, Print Screen, Scroll Lock, and Pause/Break).
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Summary (cont.)
The home row consists of the following keys: A S D F J K L and ;.
Bump keys are located on selected keys on some keyboards to assist in the correct placement of your fingers.
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Summary (cont.)
The primary parts of an opening word-processor screen are the title bar, menu bar, Standard toolbar, Formatting toolbar, ruler, text area, vertical and horizontal scroll bars, and status bar.
Using correct techniques is very important in developing keyboarding skill. These techniques cover posture, key stroking, and the organization of your workstation.
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Summary (cont.)
You should save your work often.You can retrieve files that have been
saved.The spell checker checks a document for
words it does not recognize. It gives you several options when incorrectly spelled words are found.
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Summary (cont.)
You may enhance the appearance of your document by using the formatting features available in most software programs.
Keyboarding software is available for learning to keyboard.
Speech recognition software allows you to “talk” to your computer to enter data.