Chapter 3 Letter Keys

The fingers should be curved and slightly slanted over home keys for correct keying position.

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Proper keying position includes having the forearms parallel to the slant of the keyboard.

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It is acceptable to prop your feet up on a footrest while you key.

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You can tap the Space Bar with either the left or right thumb.

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Use a quick down-and-in motion of the thumb for the Space Bar.

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Use the little finger or the ring finger of the right hand to tap the ENTER key.

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As you key, you should keep your eyes on the copy.

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After you tap the ENTER key at the end of a line, you should pause briefly before starting the next line.

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You should keep your wrists low while keying, but not touching the keyboard.

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After you tap the Space Bar, you should immediately start the next word without pausing.

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