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Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills Notes

The document provides an overview of data entry and keyboarding skills, focusing on the numeric keypad, home keys, and guide keys for effective typing. It includes ergonomic tips for proper posture and hand positioning to reduce fatigue while typing. Additionally, it covers techniques for typing letters, symbols, and creating new lines, emphasizing the importance of finger positioning.

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Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills Notes

The document provides an overview of data entry and keyboarding skills, focusing on the numeric keypad, home keys, and guide keys for effective typing. It includes ergonomic tips for proper posture and hand positioning to reduce fatigue while typing. Additionally, it covers techniques for typing letters, symbols, and creating new lines, emphasizing the importance of finger positioning.

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Chapter Notes: Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills

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Numeric Keypad

- Used for numeric data entry.

- Located on the right side of the keyboard.

- Looks like a calculator.

- Has arithmetic keys (+, -, *, /), a decimal point (.), and Enter key.

- Num Lock key toggles numeric keypad ON and OFF.

Fact File: Laptops often don't have a numeric keypad due to size constraints.

Home Keys

- Left hand: A, S, D, F; Right hand: J, K, L, ;

- Known as home keys.

- Helps access nearby keys without moving hand.

- Helps increase typing speed and accuracy.

Guide Keys

- Keys F and J have small bumps.

- Help place fingers correctly.

- Useful for visually challenged persons.

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Activity 1
Chapter Notes: Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills

- Practice typing without looking at the keyboard.

Typing and Deleting Text

- Use letters for input, Delete or Backspace to erase.

- Use numeric keypad for numbers.

Typing Capital Letters

- Use Caps Lock to toggle uppercase letters.

Typing Symbols

- Hold Shift + Symbol key.

Typing Sentences

- Use spacebar between words.

Creating New Lines/Paragraphs

- Use Enter key; blinking line is the cursor.

Guide for Typing

- Cursor shows typing location; can be moved with arrow keys or mouse.

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Typing Ergonomics

- Ergonomics improves posture and reduces fatigue.


Chapter Notes: Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills

Sitting Posture

- Sit upright, back supported, feet flat.

- Avoid slouching or soft chairs.

Position of Hands

- Hands above keyboard, elbows at 90 degrees-110 degrees.

- Wrists straight and relaxed.

Placement of Monitor

- At eye level and arm's length.

- Avoid screen glare.

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Placement of Mouse and Keyboard

- Keep them reachable and wrists relaxed.

Placement of Chair and Table

- Chair height should keep knees at 90 degrees angle.

- Use back cushion for support.

Placement of Matter to be Typed

- Place text at eye level using a copy holder.


Chapter Notes: Data Entry and Keyboarding Skills

Understanding Finger Positioning

- Start with home row, then move to other rows.

- Each finger has specific keys.

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