Keyboarding Basics
- 1. Supplement 3A Keyboarding Slideshow Instructions • As the slides are displayed, discuss each slide to promote the correct keyboarding position and the proper use of various keys on the keyboard. Slideshow Tips • This slideshow will move to the next slide when you click the mouse, press the spacebar, or use the arrow keys. • Press SHIFT + F10 or right-click on the screen for various options during the slideshow such as screen pause, help, and pointer options. • To turn off the sound and animation, go to the Slide Show menu, then select Set Up Show and check Show Without Animation. © 2004 International Society for Technology in Education
- 3. Correct Keyboarding Position • Eyes on monitor • Wrists flat • Fingers curved • Feet flat on floor • Back straight • Fingers on home row position
- 4. Home Row
- 5. Backspace Deletes a character to the left of the cursor
- 6. Caps Lock Capitalizes all letters
- 7. Delete Delete Deletes a character to the right of the cursor
- 8. Enter Completes a command and moves the cursor down to the next line
- 9. Shift Press and hold this key, then press another key to capitalize a letter or to insert a symbol
- 10. Tab Indents
- 11. Great work!