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GRADE 11/12 BASIC COMPUTER OPERATION

MODULE 3-4: KEYBOADING

The first step to learning proper keyboarding technique is to understand the layout of the keyboard
itself. There are several different types of keyboard layouts, but the most common is known as the
"QWERTY" layout. With this layout, the majority of usage lays within the top and middle rows of keys,
with the left hand doing approximately 66% of the keystrokes. The "shift" key is also a popular key
among the basic letters and numbers in this keyboard format. Holding the shift key in combination with
keys that have two functions allows a person to easily type related punctuation. For instance, a person
can type a semicolon with one stroke and then with the use of the "shift" key and the same semicolon
key, type a colon. Once a person is familiar with the basic keyboard layout, it is time to focus on the
proper typing technique. Before beginning, feet should be flat on the floor, the back straight against the
chair with forearms slanted at the keyboard. The typist should keep their fingers curved and upright with
their left-hand fingers on the ASDF keys, right hand fingers on the JKL; keys and both thumbs resting
on the space bar key. Their eyes should be focusing on the information they are to type. This may
mean they are looking directly at the computer screen or to the side where a paper copy or book is
located, but not directly at the keyboard or their hands.

The Computer Keyboard

The keyboard is one of the most commonly used input devices. It is used to input data and
instructions to a computer by pressing the keys on the keyboard. It translates the types letters,
numbers, characters, and other special symbols into machine readable form. A typical
computer keyboard is very similar to a typewriter.

Parts of the Keyboard

 The Alphanumeric keypad/ Typewriter keys also referred to as typewriter keyboard

allows the user to type letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.
 The Numeric keypad located on the right-hand side of the keyboard enables the user
to enter large amount of numeric data efficiently as +, -, *, and /. Pressing the NumLock
key is required before entering numbers. Cursor keys are also found on the numeric
keypad such as Page Up (PgUp) and Page Down (PgDn) and special keys: Enter key,
Delete key, Insert key, and Home key.
 The Cursor keys or Control keys are keys marked with arrow (up, down, left, and right).
They are also sometimes referred to as arrow keys because they show directional
arrows. To move the cursor up, down, left, and right, you press the key marked with
appropriate arrows. Each of these arrows is a repeat key which means that it will
continue moving the cursor to its proper direction as long as it is held down.
 The Function keys include the Esc, F1 up to F12, Printscreen, Scroll, and
Pause/Break. These keys have special function in most software applications.
Special Keys
1. Shift key – is pressed together with any letter you want to type in uppercase. It also
indicates as a shift or a change in case.
2. Caps Lock key – is pressed to type all the characters (alphabetic) in uppercase.
3. Spacebar – is used to enter spaces between characters or words.
4. Enter key – is used to move a word or a sentence to the next line.
5. Backspace key – is used to erase a character to the left of the cursor. It erases one
character at a time.
6. Delete key – is used to erase a character to the right of the cursor.
7. Home key – is pressed to move the cursor to the beginning of a line.
8. End key – is used to move to the cursor to the end of a line.
9. Page Up key – is used to move to the previous page/s or screen/s in a document.
10. Page Down key – is pressed to remove to the next page or screen in a document.

Proper Typing and Sitting Position

When typing, it is essential to observe correct typing techniques and posture.
1. The monitor should be placed in a lower position
and eye level and should be farther away from the body.
2. The chair and keyboard should be positioned so that the
thigh and forearms are level and straight.
3. Do not slouch or bend over the keyboard. Sit in a
relaxed manner but straight position with both feet flat on
the floor.
4. your hands should be placed lightly on the keyboard
with slightly curved fingers.
5. Fingers should be in a straight line but with your
forearm not bent to the side.
6. Try to move and shift positions once in a while to
prevent pains on the neck, back, and shoulders.

Finger Position
In learning how to type, your hands must be placed on the keyboard so that you can
press any of the keys without looking down on the keyboard. This will keep your eyes focused
on the copy you are typing and will enable you to type with speed and accuracy. Memorize the
location of each key on the keyboard. As you strike each key and learn proper finger position,
you will soon develop a smooth rhythm while typing.
Finger Chart

The Home Keys

The home keys make up the center of the three rows of letters on the standard
keyboard. It starts with keys A, S, D, F, J, K, L and ; (semicolon). Hands should be placed
lightly on the keyboard with slightly curved fingers of the left hand on keys ASDF and the right
and the right hand on the JKL; keys.

ACTIVITY 1:

Among the 10 Special keys list at least 5 keys that you commonly use.

1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
4. _________________
5. _________________

ACTIVITY 2:

Complete the table: List down the keys to their designated positions.

Left Hand Right Hand

Pinky Pinky
Ring Ring
Middle Middle
Pointer Pointer

ACTIVITY 3:

When typing, it is essential to observe correct typing techniques and posture. What do you
think might happen if we don’t follow it?
Proper Sitting Position Proper typing position
ACTIVITY 4:

List down all the parts of keyboard and give their function

Parts Function

ACTIVITY 5:

Identify each keys