Keyboarding Numeric Keypad Execute the touch method in

Keyboarding – Numeric Keypad Execute the touch method in operating the numeric keypad

Posture and Technique Review n n n n Sit up straight Feet flat on the floor Body centered in front of the computer Elbows naturally by side Fingers curved Wrists low, but not touching the keyboard Quick, snappy strokes

Posture and Technique Review--continued n n n Quick down and in motion of the thumb Right pinky used for the enter key; other fingers remain on the home row Examine the number keys carefully to form a mental picture of the layout. Keep your eyes on the copy (what you are typing from, not the keyboard and your fingers) Place your fingers on the center of each key with the fingers slightly curved Strike keys firmly and release them quickly

Numeric Keypad Home Row Keys - Right Hand n n 4 5 6 The right index finger is 4 The right middle finger is 5 The right ring finger is 6

Numeric Keypad / Num Home Row Keys: 456 * Lock 7 8 Home 5 1 2 End Right index finger controls 4 + Right middle finger controls 5 9 Pg. Up 4 - 6 3 Pg. Dn 0 . Ins Del Enter Right ring finger controls 6

Numeric Keypad / Num Lock Home Row Keys: 456 7 8 Home - * 5 Num Lock 7 9 / + 2 8 5 2 9 6 3 . Right pinky controls: 3 Pg. Dn End 1 Right ring finger controls: 6 * 1 4 Right middle finger controls: Pg. Up 4 Right index finger controls: Enter - + Enter Right thumb controls: 0 . Ins Del 0