Functions Escape Control Shift Capitals lock Spacebar Windows Menu Backspace Enter PrintScreen Scroll Indicators Arrow keys Numeric Keys Alternate Tab
Parts of Keyboard Escape (ESC) It cancels commands or series of commands. Tab It moves the cursor to the next tab stop. Capitals Lock It turns on and off typing in capita letters . Delete It deletes the next letter one at a time.
Parts of Keyboard Backspace It moves cursor back and erases character one at a time. Numeric key pad It allows faster typing of number using only one hand. Control (Ctrl) Alternate(Alt) It is used to combine with other keys to perform a specific task . Shift Capitalized a letter or allows you to use the upper symbol in number keys when combined with other keys. .
Parts of Keyboard Homerow Keys where hands are at rest when typing. Spacebar It moves cursor forward one space at a time, leaving a blank space. Enter / Return It moves cursor to the next line for typing. Arrow / Direction keys It moves cursor left, right, up and down without erasing text
Thumb Index finger Middle finger Ring finger Pinky FINGER names
Proper Finger Positioning 1 Q A SHIFT CTRL O P ; SHIFT CTRL ENTER 2 W S Z X 3 E D C 4 R F V 5 T G B SPACE BAR 9 O L . 8 I K , 6 Y 7 U H J N M SPACE BAR Left hand Right hand
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Typing Speed Activity 1 Do not rush when you’re just started learning. 2 Type https:// www.speedtypingonline.com/typing-tutor 3 Take your time when typing to avoid mistakes. 4 Always scan the text and word in advance.
Typing Speed Tips 1 Open your google chrome browser by double clicking the icon. . 2 Speed up only when your fingers hit the right keys out of habit. 3 Practice typing online . 4 Observe your typing speed as you do it over and over again .
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