Keyboarding Basics

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Why is learning to type important?

• So you can learn to type fast.

• So you can learn to type accurately.

• So you can type without having to look at your fingers too much.

• It isn't important.

When typing, fingers should be placed:

• anywhere

• on top row keys

• on home row

• in your lap

Your thumb should ONLY be used to push

• the space bar

• shift

• home row keys

• number keys

Which letters make up HOME ROW?

Good posture and typing technique means:

• slouching

• sitting up straight

• feet flat on the floor

• curved fingers

• flat fingers

What does WPM mean?

• work per minute

• words per minute

• words per mile

• words per million

Is it more important to be FAST or to be ACCURATE?

• fast

• accurate

Which keys have bumps or tabs on them to help with finger placement?

• f

• s

• k

• j

• b

If you type with 100% accuracy, what does that mean?

• You didn't make any mistakes.

• You made a lot of mistakes.