Keyboard Technique

TOPIC: KEYBOARD TECHNIQUES
Keyboarding refers to the ability to enter text by using the appropriate fingers without looking at
the keys. Enabling to use to the computer more effective and more productive. To better
understand keyboard techniques, it is important to know the keyboard layout below:
How the keys are organized
The keys on your keyboard can be divided into several groups based on function:
 Typing (alphanumeric) keys. These keys include the same letter, number, punctuation, and
symbol keys found on a traditional typewriter.
 Control keys. These keys are used alone or in combination with other keys to perform certain
actions. The most frequently used control keys are Ctrl, Alt, the Windows logo key , and Esc.
CTRL - a key on a computer keyboard that when pressed in combination with other keys
enables special commands or symbols to be accessed
ATL – (Alternate) Alt is used in a key combination to perform certain actions, such as
accessing the options in the file menu or Ribbon.
Windows logo key - The Windows key has the Microsoft logo on it and is found between
the left Ctrl and Alt keys on the keyboard. Pressing the Windows key by itself opens
the Start menu that also displays the search box.
ESC - Short for Escape, Esc is a key found on the top-left corner of a computer keyboard.

It allows the user to abort, cancel, or close an operation
 Function keys. The function keys are used to perform specific tasks. They are labeled as F1, F2,
F3, and so on, up to F12. The functionality of these keys differs from program to program.
 Navigation keys. These keys are used for moving around in documents or webpages and editing
text. They include the arrow keys, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, Delete, and Insert.
 Numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is handy for entering numbers quickly. The keys are
grouped together in a block like a conventional calculator or adding machine
TYPING TEXT
Whenever you need to type something in a program, e-mail message, or text box, you'll see a blinking
vertical line ( ) called the cursor or insertion point. It shows where the text that you type will begin. You
can move the cursor by clicking in the desired location with the mouse, or by using the navigation keys
(see the "Using navigation keys" section of this article).
In addition to letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and symbols, the typing keys also include Shift, Caps
Lock, Tab, Enter, the Spacebar, and Backspace.
Key name How to use it
Shift Press Shift in combination with a letter to type an uppercase letter. Press Shift in combination with
another key to type the symbol shown on the upper part of that key.
Caps Lock Press Caps Lock once to type all letters as uppercase. Press Caps Lock again to turn this function off.
Your keyboard might have a light indicating whether Caps Lock is on.
Tab Press Tab to move the cursor several spaces forward. You can also press Tab to move to the next text
box on a form.
Enter Press Enter to move the cursor to the beginning of the next line. In a dialog box, press Enter to select
the highlighted button.
Key name How to use it
Spacebar Press the Spacebar to move the cursor one space forward.
Backspace Press Backspace to delete the character before the cursor, or the selected text.
KEYBOARD TECHNIQUE
1. Home row position – it is the home position for your fingers. It should be curved and placed
on home room keys. Use bumps on F and J keys to keep fingers in place.
a. Left hand – letters A, S, D, F
b. Right hand – letters J, K, L
2. Eyes on copy – eyes should stay on text that is being keyed at all times and
not at your keyboard for the reason that you will lose your place.
3. Feet flat on the floor – your feet serve as an anchor to your body when
keying. This will help your body from moving around with proper alignment
and posture.
4. Keyboard placement – this should be placed at the end of the desk and your
body must be a hand span away from the desk.
Tips for using your keyboard safely

Using your keyboard properly can help avoid soreness or injury to your wrists, hands, and arms,
particularly if you use your computer for long periods. Here are a few tips to help improve
keyboard use:
 Place your keyboard at elbow level. Your upper arms should be relaxed at your sides.
 Center your keyboard in front of you. If your keyboard has a numeric keypad, you can
use the spacebar as the centering point.
 Type with your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard, so that you can use your
whole arm to reach for distant keys instead of stretching your fingers.
 Avoid resting your palms or wrists on any type of surface while typing. If your keyboard
has a palm rest, use it only during breaks from typing.
 While typing, use a light touch and keep your wrists straight.
 When you're not typing, relax your arms and hands.
 Take short breaks from computer use every 15 to 20 minutes
COMMON SHORTCUT KEYS

Shortcut Keys Description
Alt + tab Switch between open applications
Alt + shift + tab Switch backwards between open applications
Alt + print screen Create screenshot for current program
Ctrl + alt + delete Reboot windows task manager
Ctrl + esc Bring up start menu
Alt + esc Switch between applications on taskbar
F2 Rename selected icon
F3 Start find from desktop
F4 Open the drive selection when browsing
F5 Refresh contents
Alt + F4 Close current open program
Ctrl + F4 Close window in program
Ctrl + plus key Adjust widths of all columns in window explorer
Shift + F10 Simulate right-click on selected items
Shift + del Delete program files permanently
Alt + F File menu options in current program
Alt + E Edit option in current program
F1 Universal help for all programs
Ctrl + A Select all text
Ctrl + B Bold highlighted selection
Ctrl + C Copy selected item
Ctrl + X Cut selected item
Ctrl + N Open new/blank document
Ctrl + O Open options
Ctrl + P Open the print window
Ctrl + F Open find box
Ctrl + I Italicized highlighted selection
Ctrl + K Insert Link
Ctrl + U Underline Highlighted selection
Ctrl + V Paste
Ctrl + Y Redo the last action performed
Ctrl + Z Undo last action
Ctrl + J Justify paragraph alignment
Ctrl + L Align selected text or line to the left
Ctrl + E Align selected text or line to the center
Ctrl + R Align selected text or line to the Right
Ctrl + M Indent the paragraph
Ctrl + T Hanging indent
Shift + del Cut selected item

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TOPIC: KEYBOARD TECHNIQUES

How the keys are organized

ESC - Short for Escape, Esc is a key found on the top-left corner of a computer keyboard.

Key name How to use it

Tips for using your keyboard safely

COMMON SHORTCUT KEYS

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