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Learning Module
in
Keyboarding and
Document Processing

Compiled by:
CHRISTIANNE PATRICK JAE E. BERGONIA

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OCCIDENTAL MINDORO STATE COLLEGE
Labangan, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
website: www.omsc.edu.ph email address: [email protected]
Tele/Fax: (043) 457-0231 CERTIFIED TO ISO 9001:2015
CERT. NO.: 50500643 QM15

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 PREFACE

Almost everyone today has to use a keyboard. Of course, it is possible to use two
fingers, or even three, and stumble along making lots of mistakes and taking an age to type a
single document. But there is a better way. Why not learn to touch type with the help of this
module?

Most keyboards still have the traditional QWERTY layout which was first introduced
in the days of manual typewriters, so that the most frequently used keys did not ‘jam’ together.
The diagram on each drill page shows this layout and the hand chart shows which finger to use
for each key.

Touch typing is easy and fun! That is the message this module seeks to convey. You
will learn Touch typing techniques if you follow the given and practice key drills to improve
your speed and accuracy.

This module is designed for self-instruction or classroom instruction. You will begin
your skill development by typing simple words and proceed through a wide array of practical
applications.
Techniques and principles of keyboarding are presented to help the learners develop
typing skills. A great deal of your practice and key drills will be done using TypingMaster Pro.
So you will need a laptop or desktop computer when you start key drills, typing task and
exercises.
When you have completed the touch typing course, you are now ready to take your new
skills into present real-world business applications using office application tools in your
computer. Continue to pay attention to good accuracy and use your touch typing skills
regularly to strengthen them and gain speed.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

COURSE OUTLINE PAGE

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1

LEVEL 1: DEVELOPING KEYBOARDING SKILL …………………………………………………… 9

Lesson 1: Alphabetic Keys ……………………………………………………………………... 10
Topic 1: HOME Rows ……………………………………………………………...…… 13
Topic 2: KEYS E and I …………………………………………………………………... 14
Topic 3: KEYS R and U ………………………………………………………………… 15
Topic 4: KEYS T and O ………………………………………………………………… 16
Topic 5: Shift Key and period ……………………………………………………… 17
Topic 6: KEYS C and comma ………………………………………………………... 19
Topic 7: Keys G H and apostrophe ……………………………………………... 20
Topic 8: Keys V N and question mark …………………………………………. 23
Topic 9: Keys W and M ………………………………………………………………... 24
Topic 10: Keys Q and P ……………………………………………………………...... 25
Topic 11: Keys B and Y …………………………………………………………………. 26
Topic 12: Keys Z and X …………………………………………………………………. 28

Lesson 2: Figure Keys

Topic 13: Figure Keys 3, 4, 5, 6, 7and 8 ………………………………………… 32
Topic 14: Figure Keys 2, 9, 1, and 0 ……………………………………………… 35

Lesson 3: Symbol Keys

Topic 15: $ and - (hyphen), Number Expression …………………………...37

Topic 16: # and / ……………………………………………………………………….….39
Topic 17: % and ! ……………………………………………………………………….… 40
Topic 18: (and ) and Backspace Key ……………………………………………… 42
Topic 19: & and : (colon) ……………………………………………………………… 44
Topic 20: Other Symbols) ………………………………………………………………45
LEVEL 1 ASSESMENT .…….…………………………………………………………….47
 INTRODUCTION

GETTING STARTED

Who Needs to Type?

You do! Whether you’re a student, secretary, office administrator, manager, computer
programmer, attorney, CPA, scientist, or engineer, typing is an invaluable skill. It’s a skill that
can open doors and enhance your career opportunities. In this high-tech world of computer-
generated communications (emails, blogs, texting, instant messaging, social networking, word
processing, and much more), anyone who can’t type runs the risk of being excluded from many
business and social transactions.

About this Module

This module is designed for self-instruction or classroom instruction. You will be guided
through each lesson, or unit of instruction. You’ll begin your development by typing simple
words and proceed through a wide array of practical applications.
The module is divided into three sections, each with a different p urpose.

1. The Introduction includes information on hardware and software, computer

applications and procedures, and ways to avoid office aches and pains.
2. Learning to Type acquaints you with the keyboard through numerous practice
exercises.
3. Practical Applications presents real-world business applications for using a computer,
including charts, letters, manuscripts, business-related exercises.

Your Objective
Your primary objective should be to touch-type; that is, to type without looking at the keyboard
or your fingers. If you turn your head back and forth between the keyboard and the copy, you
will not only give yourself a stiff neck but will also slow down, make errors, and lose your
place.
Although this module can teach you to type, each person learns at a different pace. Your
progress will depend on your past typing experiences and your determination.

1
 KNOW YOUR KEYBOARD
Get to know your computer keyboard. A standardized “QWERTY” keyboard will be found on
most computers and word processors. If you look at the top row of letters, you will notice the
QWERTY sequence. All alphabetical keys and number keys will appear in the same place no
matter what computer you’re using. Some symbols, punctuation marks, or special keys may
differ from one keyboard to another and some enhanced keyboards may include a second set
of function keys and other special or duplicate keys, so you should always check the location
of the special keys on the keyboard you’re using.
QWERTY keyboard

Fixed or split?
Inventors have created variety of keyboards to make typing faster and to address the
debilitating pain many people suffer in their arms and wrists, often known as carpal tunnel
syndrome.
The most popular are the fixed-split and adjustable split keyboards (such as the abKey® Next
Generation keyboard by abKey®, below). It splits in two pieces so the user can change the
angle for maximum comfort, and the most common letters in the alphabet are in or near the
home row.

Weird or what?
Not all keyboards are QWERTY; some are QUIRKY (such as the Safetype™ keyboard by
SafeType, Inc. and the Maltron Single-Handed keyboard by P.C.D. Maltron Ltd., pictures
below). Some people see them as a blessing; others see them as just plain weird.
 BRAIN BUSTER QWERTY

Think of three 10-letter words that can be typed from the top row keys only.
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________

FONTS

Monospacing In a monospaced font, every character takes up the same amount

vs. of horizontal space.
Proportional In a proportional font, the amount of space the character takes up
Spacing is proportional to its width. For example, the letter m takes up
more space than the letter i. Proportional fonts are often easier to
read, but monospaced fonts are best for some purposes, such as
computer programming, because the letters align in neat column.

This is an example of monospacing. All the

letters are evenly spaced.

This is an example of proportional spacing. The letters are

spaced according to size.

Font Styles This is an example of serif type called Times Roman, which has
little finishing lines on the letters

This is an example of san serif type called Arial, which has

no little finishing lines on the letters.

This is an example of italic.

This is an example of bold.

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF SMALL CAPS.

Font Sizes This is 8point Times Roman.

This is 10point Times Roman.

This is 12point Times Roman.

This is 14point Times Roman.

This is 24point Times Roman.

Note A serif font, such as Time Roman, is recommended for hard copy
A sans serif font, such as Arial, is recommended for electronic copy.
 JUSTIFICATION
On a computer you can select various justifications (or alignments).

Left Justify Everything aligns to the left. This is a very popular style for letters.

Full Justify or Many of us are used to seeing this type of justification in books and
Justify publications. When you use this type of justification, be careful you
do not create unusual spacing between words that can cause rivers
(streaks of white space) that flow down the page.

Center Justify Everything is centered. This is popular style for headings,

invitations,
Announcement, etc.

Right Justify All your text appears at he right. This is generally reserved for
special circumstances such as invitations, announcements, etc.

BORDER AND RULES

Here are some examples of what you can create on a computer.
Single-Border Box This is an example of single-border box.

Double-Border Box This is an example of double-border box.

Assorted Rules

TYPING TIDBITS
Here are some tidbits :
Spacing As a general rule, space once after a punctuation mark, including
the period at the end of a sentence.

Dash When you type a dash, use the special dash symbol (—) , not two
hypens.

Emphasis Underscoring is passé. Use italics, bold, or SMALL CAPS.

Accent and Accent and diacritical marks are available with most software
Diacritical Marks packages. If you are using Microsoft Word, go to the Insert menu,
then Symbol. It is essential to use these marks to ensure accurate
spelling of many foreign words, such as:

Niño Übermensch garçon

 AVOIDING ACHES, PAIN, AND FATIGUE

Office aches, pain, and fatigue… Why suffer? A simple modification of your workspace and
habits, and a little exercise done at your desk, can go a long way in preventing pain in the neck,
shoulders, and back; headaches; eyestrain; fatigue; carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) or tendinitis;
and a host of other pains and injuries associated with sedentary occupations.

Good Ergonomics
Ergonomics is a term that combines the Greek word ergon, meaning “work,” and the English
word (eco)nomics, which ultimately goes back to a Greek word that means “one who manages
a household.” Simply stated, it is “the study and management of the relationship between the
worker and the environment.” Ergonomics addresses the physical, physiological, and
psychological requirements of each of us. In this section, we will discuss the physical
requirements.
Because you’ll spend most of your time seated, one of the most important
Seating components is your chair. Look for a chair that has sturdy base with four or
five legs set on free-wheeling casters. It should have also armrest to help
relieve the pressure on the wrist.

The seat pan and cushion should accommodate your hips and buttocks without
being too snug. The pan should be adjustable to tilt slightly forward for writing
and slightly backward for keyboarding.

Look for a chair that can be raised and lowered to accommodate your height
so that your feel rest comfortably on the floor. Your calves should be
perpendicular to the floor and your knees slightly higher that your hips to
avoid excessive curvature of the lower back.

Make sure that all mechanical adjustments on your chair can be made while
you are seated.

Note Even best-designed chair won’t make up for bad posture. Bad posture is the
root of many physical problems. Your spine consists of interconnected bones,
known as vertebrae. They form three major curves in your neck, back and
lower back. If these curves become flattened or exaggerated due to poor
posture, your spine will be out of whack and you can experience pain. So, sit
upright and don’t slouch. Your back should be straight to support the upper
part of your body.
Work The work surface for the average person—whatever average really means—
Surface should be between 26 and 29 inches from the floor. You’ll be most
comfortable when the work surface is slightly above elbow height. This allows
you to rest your arms on the surface without leaning too far forward.
Monitor Headaches and eyestrain can result from being too close or too far from the
monitor. The monitor should be between 18 and 28 inches away from you,
and the top of the screen should be even with your forehead.
Keyboard The proper height and position of the keyboard are essential to avoiding wrist
problems, such as CST and tendinitis. Your best defense is a natural, relaxed
position. Your arms should hang comfortably at your sides so that your
shoulders aren’t hunched. You don’t want to reach up or down to the
keyboard. To take the weight off your shoulders and back, rest your forearms
on the armrests of your chair. Keep your fingers curved and placed as close to
the keys as possible.

There are devices on the market that are designed to protect against repetitive
stress injuries. One of these devices is a wrist rest.
Lighting Lighting experts have found that indirect, ceiling-mounted, or ambient
lighting, in combination with a desk lamp, works best to eliminate problems
associated with lighting.
Source Source documents—or this module—should be parallel with the monitor. The
Documents viewing distance should be between 24 and 36 inches. Keep your head erect
and keep your eyes on the copy.

Getting Started

Before beginning to touch type, you will need suitable

equipment. Today this will usually be either a desktop or
laptop computer and a word processing package such as
Microsoft Word. You will also need a good-sized desk and
adjustable chair with a supporting backrest.

Computers have become very commonplace because of

their versality and efficiency. Many people spend hours on
their computer every day.

Computer use requires a lot of repetitive movement.

Unfortunately, this can cause discomfort and fatigue and
even lead to irreversible Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI).

In the following pages, you will learn how to easily and

efficiently lessen your risk of injury while increasing
comfort through good ergonomics.
 GOOD ERGONOMICS
Chair and Desk

Start by checking that your chair and desk are well adjested:
Chair
➢ Adjust the seat height so that your feet rest flat on the
floor.
➢ Make sure that there is no pressure on the back of the
knees.

Desk
➢ Adjust the desk height so that your wrist can rest
comfortably on it.
➢ Your forearms should be level with the desk top and
your upper and forearms should form a 90degree angle
or slightly more.

Tip: If you do not have an adjustable chair or desk, try using a lumbar support cushion, a
cushion on the seat or a footrest.

Display and Keyboard

Now check that your display, keyboard and mouse are placed correctly.

Display
➢ Place the monitor directly in front of you at about an
arm’s length away.
➢ Adjust the top of the computer screen to a little below
eye level. You should be looking slightly downwards
when you type.

Keyboard and Mouse

➢ Place the keyboard right in front of you, centered to the
monitor.
➢ Place the mouse next to the keyboard on the same
plane.
When using the mouse, keep your wrist straight and
your upper arm close to the body.

Good Posture

Good posture is the key to comfort and health in your computer work. Check your posture
using the list below.
➢ Sit up straight, thighs fully supported by the seat.
➢ Center your body in front of the keyboard and monitor.
➢ Place your feet firmly on the floor or on a footrest.
➢ Relax your shoulders and keep elbows close to the body.
➢ Keep forearms and wrists in a straight line (neutral
position).
Make sure that your wrists are not bent up or down,
turned inwards or outwards.
 How you position yourself at your desk will determine your comfort while touch typing.
In particular, take heed of the following:

HEAD This should be erect. If you tilt your head forwards it puts a strain on your
neck. So, does watching your fingers. A poor head position can result in
headaches.
SHOULDERS These should be relaxed.
ELBOWS Keep them close to your body.
FINGERS Curve your fingers, but not unnaturally so. You may need to raise your
fingers more if you are using a laptop computer rather than a traditional
keyboard.
This is because the keys on a laptop are closer together and the keyboard
itself is flatter.
WRISTS Your wrists should be flat. Aim for a straight line from the knuckles of
your middle fingers to your elbows.
FEET Keep your feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.

Healthy Practices
➢ Take short breaks every now and then. Get up from the chair, stretch an move around.
➢ Vary the way you sit. Lean backwards and forwards, stretch your feet far forwards or lift
them up.
➢ Listen to your body! If you feel any tension or pain, try to relieve it immediately with
breaks, stretching and attention to your posture.
➢ Don’t stress your muscles to much when learning to type. We recommend doing only a
maximum two lessons a day, that is a total of 10 exercises.

We recommend that you follow all these tips and instructions to make your work space
comfortable and make healthy working practices a habit.
 LEVEL 1
DEVELOPING KEYBOARDING SKILL

TOPIC
1. Lesson 1-12 Alphabetic and Basic Punctuation Keys
2. Lesson 13-14 Figure Keys
3. Lesson 15 Symbol Keys
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
1. To key the alphabetic and numeric keys by touch.
2. To develop good keyboarding techniques.
3. To key fluently—at least 25 words per minute.
4. To develop reasonable accuracy.
 LESSON 1
Alphabetic Keys

In this course, you will learn positions of the letter keys and common punctuation by heart.
After completing the course, you will be able to type with all ten fingers without looking at the
keyboard.

What is Touch Typing?

“Touch typing” is a technique for typing

quicker and more accurately with all ten fingers
– without ever having to look at the keyboard.

After completing TypingMaster’s Touch

Typing Course you will know how to:

➢ Type faster with all ten fingers

➢ Type without errors

➢ Type without looking at the keyboard

➢ Improve your computing habits for

better ergonomics

This means you will be able to type your documents and emails much faster with few errors—
saving you lots of time and making typing much more enjoyable.

Finger Positions
In their basic position, your fingers rest on the middle row of the keyboard – also called the
“home
row”. The home row is the base from which all other keys can be reached.

Now place your fingers on the home row:

1. Put your left hand fingers on keys A S D F (see picture).
2. Put your right hand fingers on keys J K L ;
3. Let the thumbs rest lightly on the space bar
4. Keep your wrists straight and fingers lightly curled

Tip!
Can you feel small bumps on the F and J keys? They are there to help you find the home
Row keys without looking at your hands.

Pressing Keys

Each key is pressed by the finger on the home row that is closest. After reaching a key away
From the home row, the finger needs to return to its home row key.

Example: How to Type Letter U

1. Make sure that your fingers are on their home row keys.
2. Move your right index finger from J upwards to U. Your hand may move slightly to
Make it easier to reach U.
3. Press U with a quick and light touch keeping your hand relaxed.
4. Move the index finger back to its home key J.

Learning Tips
 Keep Your Eyes on the Monitor
You will learn the key positions faster if you
don’t peek at the keyboard when training. If you
can’t remember where a key is located, check
the keyboard picture on the screen to find it.

Keep Wrists Up
Keep your wrists up and straight when typing.
Resting your wrists on the wrist rest or the desk
will create an uncomfortable angle making it
more difficult to move your fingers. This causes
errors and slows you down. Holding your wrists
too high has the same effect increasing the
tension in the shoulders.

Focus on Accuracy
Always believe that good accuracy is the
building block of fluent typing. This is why
you’ll have an accuracy target throughout the
course. Your speed will develop over time as
you continue to train and start using your typing
skills on a daily basis.

You are now ready to Start!

TOPIC 3: MODES OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

TOPIC 1: Home Row, Space Bar, Enter
In this lesson you will learn the home row:
A S D F and J K L ;
HOME-ROW POSITION
1. Drop your hands to your side. Allow your
fingers to curve naturally. Maintain this
curve as you key.

2. Lightly place your left fingers over the

a s d f and the right fingers over the j k l ;.
You will feel a raised element on the f and j
keys, which will help you keep your fingers
on the home position. You are now in home-
row position.

SPACE BAR AND ENTER

Tap the Space Bar, located at the bottom of the
keyboard, with a down-and-in motion of the right
thumb to space between words.

Most people use their right thumb for the Space

bar. Left-handed people may find it easier to use
their left thumb.

Whichever thumb you decide to use, stick with

it. Never use bothe thumbs.

Reach with the fourth (little) finger of the

righthand to ENTER. Tap it to return the
insertion point to the left margin. This action
creates a hard return. Use a hard return at the
end of all drill lines. Quickly return to home
position (over ;).

Backspace
You can use the Backspace key to correct
mistakes in a word.

Now your hands are in the basic position.

Great! You can now start the first drill.

Task/Activity
 Laboratory Drill 1 Home Row

1. Open Typing Master Pro and create your student record.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 1.1.
3. Key the key drills in Lesson 1: The Home Row.

TOPIC 2: KEYS E and I

Next you will learn the keys E and I, located above the home row, on the “extension” row.

E and I are type using the middle fingers.

Now try typing “e” with left middle finger.

Now try typing “i” with right middle finger.

You will notice that when you reach for E and

I with your middle fingers, other fingers
automatically mimic their movement and
straighten out a little bit. This is a natural
movement and you don’t need to resist it.

However, do try to keep the movement as

small as possible.

Be sure to return your fingers to their home row keys after pressing a key on extension row.
Task/Activity

Laboratory Drill 2
 E and I

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 2.
3. Key the key drills in Lesson 2: Keys E and I

TOPIC 3: KEYS R and U

Next you will learn the keys R and U, located above the home row, on the “extension” row.

R and U are type using the index fingers.

Letter R is type with the left index finger.

Letter U is type with the right index finger.

Task/Activity

Laboratory Drill 3
 R and U

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 3.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 3: Keys R and U.

TOPIC 4: KEYS T and O

Next you will learn the keys T and O, located above the home row, on the “extension” row.

Letter T is type using the left index finger.

Letter O is type using the right ring finger.

Great! You can now start the key drill.

Task/Activity
Laboratory Drill 4
T and O
1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.
2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 4.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 4: Keys T and O.

TOPIC 5: Shift Key and period

So, far you have only typed lowercase letters. In this lesson, you will learn how to capitalize
letters with the Shift keys.

Capital letters are typed using both hands, one for the Shift key and the other for the other
letter key. You need to press the Shift key at the same time as the letter you want to capitalize.

The Shift keys are always pressed with your little

fingers.

Example: How to Type Capital J

1. Make sure that your fingers are on their home
row keys.
2. Press down the left Shift key with your left
little finger.
3. Keeping the Shift key down, press J.
4. Release Shift and continue typing.

Now try typing “F”

1. Hold Shift with right little finger
2. Press “F” key with left index finger
 The picture shows where to find Period on your
keyboard.

Now try typing “.” with your right ring finger.

Excellent! You can now start the key drill.

Note:
Finding rhythm
There are a couple of things you can try if you find it difficult to type at an even pace.

You can say the letters out loud or silently in your mind.

Put some music that you like and try to type on the rhythm of the music. But make sure you
don’t pick a tune that is too fast for your fingers.

Task/Activity

Laboratory Drill 5
Shift Key and Period

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course.
3. Select Lesson 5. Read and practice the exercises in Lesson 5.
4. Complete the key drills in Shift key and period.
 TOPIC 6: Keys C and comma

Next you will learn the keys C and comma, located below the home row, on the “bottom”
row.

The picture shows the position of letter C and

comma on your keyboard.

Now try typing “c” with left middle finger.

Now try typing “,” with your right middle

finger.

Great! You can now start the key drill.

Note:
Check posture
Most of us tend to slouch after working on the computer a while. Slouching can decrease your
typing accuracy as it is more difficult to move your fingers. It also causes lower back pain and
tension in the neck and shoulder area.

Make it a habit to check your posture every now and then.

• Sit up straight, back supported by the chair and feet firmly on the floor.
• Center your body to the keyboard and monitor, in line with the GH keys.
• Keep elbows close to the body and relax your shoulders.
• Make sure your wrists are straight and not touching the wrist rest when you type.
Task/Activity
Laboratory Drill 6
Keys C and comma

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 6.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 6: Keys C and comma.

TOPIC 7: Keys G H and apostrophe

Next you will learn the keys G, H and apostrophe.

The picture shows the position of letter G and H
on your keyboard.

Now try typing “g” with left index finger.

 Now try typing “h” with your right index finger.

The picture shows the positions of apostrophe

and quotation marks.

Now try typing ‘ with right little finger.

Now try typing “

1. Hold Shift with left little finger.

2. Press “ key with right little finger.

Great! You can now start the drill.

 Task/Activity

Activity 7
Keys G, H and apostrophe

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 7.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 7: Keys G, H and apostrophe.

Note: Take a break

Taking a breaks is best way to relieve tension. Take small breaks regularly to stretch and move
around. A short break every 30 minutes is much better than longer break every 2 or 3 hours.

Lean back in your chair and let your arms hang loose. Shake your hands gently and stretch and
curl your fingers.

To relax your eyes, remember the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, stare at an object 20 feet
away for 20 seconds.
 TOPIC 8: Keys V N and question mark

Next you will learn the keys V, N and question mark.

The picture shows the position of letter V and N

on your keyboard.

Now try typing “v” with left index finger

Now try typing “n” with your right index finger

The picture shows where to find the question mark

on your keyboard.

Now try typing “?”

1. Hold Shift with left little finger
2. Press “?” key with right little finger

Very Good! You can now start the drill.

 Task/Activity

Activity 8
Keys V, N and question mark

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 8.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 8: Keys V, N and question mark.

TOPIC 9: Keys W and M

Next you will learn the keys W and M.

The picture shows the position of letter W and M
on your keyboard.

Now try typing “W” with left ring finger.

Now try typing “M” with your right index finger.

You can now start the drill.

 Task/Activity

Activity 9
Keys W and M

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 9.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 9: Keys W and M.

TOPIC 10: Keys Q and P

Next you will learn the keys Q and P.

The picture shows the position of letter Q and P

on your keyboard.

Now try typing “Q” with left little finger.

 Now try typing “P” with your right little finger.

You can now start the drill.

Task/Activity
Activity 10
Keys Q and P

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 10.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 10: Keys Q and P.

TOPIC 11: Keys B and Y

Next you will learn the keys B and Y.

The picture shows the position of letter B and Y

on your keyboard.
 Now try typing “B” with left index finger.

Now try typing “Y” with your right index

finger.

You can now start the drill.

Task/Activity
Activity 11
Keys B and Y

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 11.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 11: Keys B and Y.
 TOPIC 12: Keys Z and X

Next you will learn the keys Z and X.

The picture shows the position of letter Z and X
on your keyboard.

Now try typing “Z” with left little finger.

Now try typing “X” with your left ring finger.

Great! You can now start the drill.

Task/Activity
Activity 12
Keys Z and X

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Choose Touch Typing Course. Read and practice the Lesson 12.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 12: Keys Z and X.
 Exercise
Key each line once at a comfortable rate. Tap ENTER at the end of each line. Single-space the
drill. Concentrate and key accurately. Repeat if desired.

Skill Builder 1

DRILL 1 Drill 1a
Goal: A We saw that Alan had an alabaster vase in Alabama.
Reinforce key locations. B My rubber boat bobbed about in the bubbling brook.
C Cecil gave cups of cold cocoa to Rebecca and Rocco.

Key each line once at a D Don’s dad added a second deck to his old building.

comfortable, constant rate. E Even as Ellen edited her document, she ate dinner.
F Our firm in Buffalo has a staff of forty or fifty.
G Ginger is giving Greg the eggs she got from Helga.
H Hugh has eighty high, harsh lights he might flash.

Drill 1b
I Irik’slack of initiative is irritating his coach.
J Judge J. J. Jore rejected Jeane and Jack’s jargon.
K As a lark, Kirk kicked back a rock at Kim’s kayak.
L Lucille is silly; she still likes lemon lollipops.
M Milt Mumm hammered a homer in the Miami home game.
N Ken Linn has gone hunting; Stan can begin canning.
TECHNIQUE TIP O Jon Soto rode off to Otsego in an old Morgan auto.
Keep P Philip helped pay the prize as my puppy hopped up.
• your eyes on source copy Q Quiet Raquel quit quoting at an exquisite marquee.
• your fingers curved,
upright Drill 1c
• your wrists low but not R As Mrs. Kerr’s motor roared, her red horse reared.
touching S Sissie lives in Mississippi; Lissa lives in Tulsa.

• your elbows hanging T Nat told Betty not to tattle on her little sister.
loosely U Ula has a unique but prudish idea on unused units.

• your feet flat on the floor V Eva visited every vivid event for twelve evenings.
W We watched as wayworn wasps swarmed by the willow.
X Tex Cox waxed the next box for Xenia and Rex Knox.
Y Ty says you may stay with Fay for only sixty days.
Z Hazel is puzzled about the azure haze; Zack dozes.

DRILL 2 home position

Goal: 1 Hall left for Dallas; he is glad Jake fed his dog.
Strengthen up and down 2 Ada had a glass flask; Jake had a sad jello salad.

reaches. 3 Lana Hask had a sale; Gala shall add half a glass.

Keep hands and wrists quiet; down reaches

fingers well curved in home 4 Did my banker, Mr. Mavann, analyze my tax account?
5 Do they, Mr. Zack, expect a number of brave women?
position; stretch fingers up
6 Zach, check the menu; next, beckon the lazy valet.
from home or pull them
palmward as needed.
up reaches
7 Prue truly lost the quote we wrote for our report.
8 Teresa quietly put her whole heart into her words.
9 There were two hilarious jokes in your quiet talk.
DRILL 3 1st finger
Goal: 1 Bob Mugho hunted for five minutes for your number.
Strengthen individual finger 2 Juan hit the bright green turf with his five iron.

Reaches. 3 The frigates and gunboats fought mightily in Java.

2nd finger
4 Dick said the ice on the creek had surely cracked.
5 Even as we picnicked, I decided we needed to diet.
6 Kim, not Mickey, had rice with chicken for dinner.

3rd/4th finger
7 Pam saw Roz wax an aqua auto as Lex sipped a cola.
8 Wally will quickly spell Zeus, Apollo, and Xerxes.
9 Who saw Polly? Zoe Pax saw her; she is quiet now.

DRILL 4 adjacent reaches

Goal: 1 Falkknew well that her opinions of art were good.
Strengthen special reaches. 2 Theresa answered her question; order was restored.
3 We join there and walk north to the western point.

Emphasize smooth stroking.

Avoid pauses, but do not direct reaches
4 Barb Nunn must hunt for my checks; she is in debt.
reach for
5 In June and December, Irvin hunts in Bryce Canyon.
speed.
6 We decided to carve a number of funny human faces.

double letters
7 Anne stopped off at school to see Bill Wiggs cook.
8 Edd has planned a small cookout for all the troop.
9 Keep adding to my assets all fees that will apply.

DRILL 5 1 ad add did does dish down body dear dread dabs bad
Goal: d/k 2 kid ok kiss tuck wick risk rocks kayaks corks buck
Improve troublesome pairs 3 Dirk asked Dick to kid Drake about the baked duck.

Use a controlled rate 4 deed deal den led heed made needs delay he she her
without pauses. e/i 5 kit kiss kiln kiwi kick kilt kind six ribs kill it
6 Abie had neither ice cream nor fried rice in Erie.
7 fib fob fab rib beg bug rob bad bar bed born table
b/v 8 vat vet gave five ever envy never visit weave ever
9 Did Harv key jibe or jive, TV or TB, robe or rove?
10 aft after lift gift sit tot the them tax tutu tyro
t/r 11 for far ere era risk rich rock rosy work were roof
12 In Toronto, Ruth told the truth about her artwork.
13 jug just jury judge juice unit hunt bonus quiz bug
u/y 14 jay joy lay you your only envy quay oily whey body
15 Willy usually does not buy your Yukon art in July.

DRILL 6 1 Dian may make cocoa for the girls when they visit.
Goal: 2 Focus the lens for the right angle; fix the prism.
fluency 3 She may suspend work when she signs the torn form.
4 Augment their auto fuel in the keg by the autobus.
5 As usual, their robot did half turns to the right.
6 Pamela laughs as she signals to the big hairy dog.
7 Pay Vivian to fix the island for the eighty ducks.
 LESSON 2
Figure Keys

The Number Row

In the next lessons you will learn to type numbers on the number row. Before you start, take a
quick look at which finger to use.

Left hand
o Index finger (F) reaches 4 and 5
o Middle finger (D) reaches 3
o Ring finger (S) reaches 2
o Little Finger (A) reaches 1

Right hand
o Index finger (J) reaches 6 and 7
o Middle finger (K) reaches 8
o Ring finger (L) reaches 9
o Little finger (;) reaches 0

TOPIC 13: Figure Keys 3, 4, 5, 6, 7and 8

Now you will learn to key the numeric keys 4, 5, 6 and 7 by touch.

Numbers 4, 5, 6 and 7 are typed with index

fingers.
Now try typing “4” with your left index finger.

Now try typing “5” with your left index finger.

Now try typing “6” with your right index finger.

Now try typing “7” with your right index finger.

Next you will learn to key the numeric keys 3 and 8 by touch.

Numbers 3 and 8 are typed with middle fingers.

 Now try typing “3” with your left middle finger.

Now try typing “8” with your right middle

finger.

Very Good! You can now start the key drill.

Task/Activity

Activity 13
Keys 3, 4, 5, 6,7 and 8

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Select Advanced Typing Courses and choose Number Course. Read and practice the
Lesson 1.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 1: Keys 3, 4, 5, 6, 7and 8.

TOPIC 14: Figure Keys 2, 9, 1, and 0

Now you will learn to key the numeric keys 2 and 9 by touch.

Numbers 2 and 9 are typed with ring fingers.

Now try typing “2” with your left ring finger.

Now try typing “9” with your right ring finger.

Next you will learn to key the numeric keys 1 and 0 by touch.

Numbers 1 and 0 are typed with little fingers.

Now try typing “1” with your left little finger.

 Now try typing “0” with your right little finger.

Excellent! You can now start the key drill.

Task/Activity

Activity 14
Keys 2, 9, 1 and 0

1. Open Typing Master Pro and log in your account.

2. Select Advanced Typing Courses and choose Number Course. Read and practice the
Lesson 2.
3. Complete the key drills in Lesson 2: Keys 2, 9, 1 and 0.

LESSON 3
Symbol Keys

TOPIC 15: $ and - (hyphen), Number Expression

Now you will learn to key the symbol keys $ and - by touch.
$ symbol is typed with left index
finger.

Now try typing $

Press the right Shift; then reach up $

with the left index finger.

-(hyphen) is typed with right little

finger.

Now try typing -(hyphen)

Reach up with the right little finger.

Communication Number Expression: SPELL OUT NUMBERS

Textbook Keying
1. Study the rules 1. First word in a sentence. Key numbers ten and lower as
and examples at words unless they are part of a series related numbers, any
the right. of which are over ten.

Three of the four members were present.

She wore 12 stories and 2 plays in five years.

2. The smaller of two adjacent numbers as words.

 Solvir shipped six 24-ton engines.
3. Isolated fractions and approximate numbers. Key as
words large numbers that can be expressed as one or two
words. Hyphenate fractions expressed as words.

She completed one-fourth of the experiments.

Val sent out three hundred invitations.

4. Preceding “o’clock.”

John’s due at four o’clock. Pick him up at 4:15 p.m.

Task/Activity

Key the sample sentences.

New Keys $
Key each line once; 1$ $f f$ $ $; if $4; half $4; off $4; of $4; $4 fur; $4 flats
DS between 2-line 2 for $8; cost $9; log $3; grab $10; give Rolf $2; give Viv $4
3 Since she paid $45 for the item priced at $54, she saved $9.
groups.
-(hyphen)
4- -; ;- - - -; up-to-date; co-op; father-in-law; four-square
5 pop-up foul; big-time job; snap-on bit; one- or two-hour ski
6 You need 6 signatures--half of the members--on the petition.

All symbols learned

7I paid $10 for the low-cost disk; high-priced ones cost $40.
8 Le-An spent $20 for travel, $95 for books, and $38 for food.
9 Mr. Loft-Smit sold his boat for $467; he bought it for $176.

Key the sample sentences 9 Six or seven older players were cut from the 37-member team.
9-14. 10 I have 2 of 14 coins I need to start my set. Kristen has
9.
11 Of nine 24-ton engines ordered, we shipped six last Tuesday.
12 Shelly has read just one-half of about forty-five documents.
13 The six boys sent well over two hundred printed invitations.
14 One or two of us will be on duty from two until six o’clock.

Change figures to words 15 The meeting begins promptly at 9. We plan 4 sessions.

as needed in sentences 16 The three-person crew cleaned 6 stands, 12 tables, and 13 desks.
17 The 3rd meeting is at 3 o’clock on Friday, February 2.
15-17

TOPIC 16: # and /

Now you will learn to key the symbol keys $ and - by touch.
 # symbol is typed with the left middle finger.

Now try typing #

Press the right Shift; then reach up # with the left

middle finger.

/ diagonal symbol is typed with the right little

finger.

Now try typing / diagonal

Reach up with the right little finger.

Task/Activity
Key each line once.
New Keys #
Key each line once; 1 # #e e# # # #; had #3 dial; did #3 drop; set #3 down; Bid #3
DS between 2-line 2 leave #82; sold #20; Lyric #16; bale #34; load #53; Optic #7
groups. 3 Notice #333 says to load Car #33 with 33# of #3 grade shale.

/
4/ /; ;/ / / /; 1/2; 1/3; Mr./Mrs.; 1/4/12; 22 11/12; and/or;
5 to/from; /s/ William Smit; 2/10, n/30; his/her towels; 6 ½
6 The numerals 1 5/8, 3 1/4, and 60 7/9 are “mixed fractions.”

All symbols learned

7 Invoice#737 cites 15 2/3# of rye was shipped C.O.D. 4/6/11.
8 B-O-A Company’s Check #50/5 for $87 paid for 15# of #3 wire.
9 Our Co-op List #20 states $40 for 16 1/2 crates of tomatoes.

SKILL BUILDING
Keyboard Reinforcement

1 She did the key work at the height of the problem.

Key each line once; 2 Form #726 is the title to the island; she owns it.
work for fluency. 3 The rock is a form of fuel; he did enrich it with coal.
4 The corn-and-turkey dish is a blend of turkey and corn.
5 It is right to work to end the social problems of the world.
6 If I sign it on 3/19, the form can aid us to pay the 40 men.

TOPIC 17: % and !

Now you will learn to key the symbol keys % and ! by touch.

% symbol is typed with the left index finger.

 Now try typing %

Press the right Shift; then reach up % with the left

index finger.

! symbol is typed with the left little finger.

Now try typing !

Reach up with the left little finger.

SPACING TIP
➢ Do not space between a figure and the % or $ signs.
➢ Do not space before or after the dash.

Task/Activity

Key each line once.

New Keys %
Key each line once; 1 % %f f% % %; off 5%; if 5%; of 5% fund; half 5%; taxes of 5%
DS between 2-line 2 7% rent; 3% tariff; 9% F.O.B.; 15% greater; 28% base; up 46%
groups. 3 Give discounts of 5% on rods, 50% on lures, and 75% on line.

!
4 ! !a a! ! ! !; Eureka! Ha! No! Pull 10! Extra! America!
5 Listen to the call! Now! Ready! Get set! Go! Good show!
6 I want it now, not next week! I am sure to lose 50% or $19.

All symbols learned

7 The ad offers a 10% discount, but this notice says 15% less!
8 He got the job! With Clark’s Supermarket! Please call Mom!
9 Bill #92-44 arrived very late from Zyclone; it was paid 7/4.
 TOPIC 18: (and ) and Backspace Key

Now you will learn to key the symbol keys ( and ) and Backspace key by touch.

( symbol is typed with the right ring finger.

Now try typing (

Press the left Shift;

then reach up ( with the right ring finger.

) symbol is typed with the right little finger.

 Communication Number Expression: EXPRESS AS FIGURES
Word Processor
Study the rules 1. Money amounts and percentages, even when appoximate. Spell
and examples at out cents and percent except in statistical copy.
the right.
The 16 percent discount saved me $145; Bill, 95 cents.
2. Round numbers expressed in millions or higher with their word
modifier.

Ms. Ti contributed $3 million.

3. House numbers (except house number One) and street names over
ten. If a street name is a number, separate it from the house number
with a dash.

1510 Easy Street

One West Ninth Avenue
1592--11th Street

4. Date following a month. A date preceding the month is expressed

in figures followed by “rd” or “th.”

June 9, 2009
March 3
4th of July

5. Numbers used with nouns.

Volume 1
Chapter 6

Task/Activity

Key the sample sentences. If you make an error, backspace to correct it.

1 Ask Group 2 to read Chapter 7 of Book 11 (Shelf 19, Room 5).

2 All six of us
live at One Bay Lane, not at 142--59th Street.
3 At 8 a.m. the owners decided to close from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
4Ms. Han leaves June 3; she returns the 14th or 15th of July.
5 The 16 percent discount saves $115. A stamp costs 44 cents.
 TOPIC 19: & and : (colon)

Now you will learn to key the symbol keys & and : colon key by touch.

& symbol is typed with the right index finger.

Now try typing &

Press the left Shift; then reach up ( with the right

index finger.

: colon is typed with the right little finger.

Now try typing :

Press the left Shift; then reach up : with the right

little finger.

Task/Activity
Key each line once.

New Keys & (ampersand)

Key each line 1 & &j j& & & &; J & J; Haraj & Jay; Moroj & Jax; Torj & Jones
once; 2 Nehru & Unger; Mumm & Just; Mann & Hart; Arch & Jones; M & J
DS between 2- 3 Rhye & Knox represent us; Steb & Doy, Firm A; R & J, Firm B.
line groups.
: (colon)
4 : :; ;: : : :; as: for example: notice: To: From: Date:
5 in stock: 8:30; 7:45; Age: Experience: Read: Send: See:
6 Space twice after a colon, thus: To: No.: Time: Carload:

All symbols learned

7 Consider these companies: J & R, Brand & Kay, Uper & Davis.
8 Memo #88-89 reads as follows: “Deduct 15% of $300, or $45.”
9 Bill 32(5)--it got here quite late--from M & N was paid 7/3.

TOPIC 20: Other Symbols

Become familiar with these symbols

@ shift; reach up with left third finger to @

< shift; reach down with right second finger to <

> shift; reach down with right third finger to >

* shift; reach up with right second finger to *

+ shift; reach up with right fourth finger to +

= reach up with right fourth finger to =

[ ] reach up with right fourth finger to [ and ]

Task/Activity

Key each pair of lines once. DS between 2-line groups.

 New Keys @ (at)
1 @ @s s@ @ @; 24 @ .15; 22 @ .35; sold 2 @ .87; were 12 @ .95
2 You may contact Luke @: [email protected] or fax @ (602) 555-0101.

< > (less than and greater than)

3 Can you prove “a > b”? If 28 > 5, then 5a < x. Is a < > b?
4 E-mail Sir Patz [email protected] and [email protected]
by 9:30 p.m.

* (asterisk)
5 in stock: 8:30; 7:45; Age: Experience: Read: Send: See:
6 Space twice after a colon, thus: To: No.: Time: Carload:

+ (plus)
7+ ;+ +; + + +; 2 + 2; A+ or B+; 70+ F. degrees; +xy over +y;
8 The question was 8 + 7 + 51; it should have been 8 + 7 + 15.

= (equals)
9 = =; = = =; = 4; If 14x = 28, x = 2; if 8x = 16, then x = 2.
10 Change this solution (where it says “= by”) to = bx or = BX.

[] Left and right bracket

11 Mr. Wing was named. [That’s John J. Wing, ex-senator. Ed.]
12 We [Joseph and I] will be in Suite #349; call us @ 555-0102.

Note:

You may find your typing speed has not improved greatly. Don’t be discouraged! You have
learned a new technique and unlearnt old habits so speed development takes time. You’ll see
that your typing speed will develop more over the following weeks. I recommend that you
use your skills daily, either during the normal course of work or by training with
TypingMaster.

Challenge your friends! You and any of your friends can take TypingMaster’s free online
typing test anytime and anywhere. All you need is an Internet connection.

Online typing tests at TypingTest.com

Taking Your Skills into Action

You have now completed touch typing course and are ready to take your new skills into
action. Below are a few tips for making your beginning a smooth one:

• During the first days your typing speed is probably still quite moderate, so give
yourself some extra time for your typing tasks.
• Continue to pay attention to good accuracy. It is much easier to learn error-free typing
right away than it is to unlearn poor typing habits.
• Use your touch typing skills regularly to strengthen them and gain speed. After a
week you should already be typing quite smoothly and within a month you will reach
full speed. And even after that you should continue to notice improvements.
• To avoid physical strain, try to remember to keep a good posture and take a regular
breaks to relax your hands, arms and eyes.
 LEVEL 1 ASSESMENT
Analyze the given questions below

1. Why is it important to learn to type efficiently?

2. Why is it important to learn to type efficiently?
3. How do you identify the row home row keys?
4. What is the correct way to use the shift keys when typing a capital letter?
5. Why do the letters F and J have a raised bump on the keys?
6. Explain why proper techniques should be used when keying at a computer?
7. To go on to the next line when typing on a computer keyboard, what do you press?
8. Why is it important to sit properly at the computer?
9. A student keying a line of type in all CAPITAL letters should DEPRESS which keys?
10. What key do you press with your thumb(s)?

Multiple Choice

1. What are the home row keys for the right hand?
a. GHJK c. SDFG
b. JKL; d. ASDF

2. What finger do you use to type the "L" key?

a. Right ring finger c. Left middle finger
b. Right middle finger d. Right pinky finger

3. Which set of home row keys are used by the left hand?
a. GHJK c. SDFG
b. JKL; d. ASDF

4. What key is hit with your left index finger?

a. S c. A
b. D d. F

5. The key that erases letters on the left of the cursor.

a. Backspace c. Delete
b. Tab Key d. Spacebar

6. The enter key is typed or struck by the?

a. Left thumb c. Left little finger
b. Right thumb d. Right pinky finger

7. After a comma there should be _________ spaces.

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

8. How many spaces come after a period?

a. 3 b. 2 c. 1 d. 0

9. What finger do you use to type the G key?

a. Thumb c. Left pointing finger
b. Right pointing finger d. Middle finger

10. The “u” key and the “m” key are struck by which finger?
a. Right index finger c. Right ring finger
b. Right middle finger d. Right pinky finger