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Chapter-2

KEYBOARD OPERATIONS
KEYBOARD
Keyboard is used to give instructions to the computer. It was designed by Sholes & Glidden. The
Computer keyboard is popularly known as “QWERTY keyboard‟. They became the reason of naming
it as QWERTY keyboard. In a “universal” typewriter, there were 46 keys typing 92 characters
including signs. Numbers of keys on a typical keyboard vary from 82 keys to 108 keys.

Keys of Keyboard
There are different keys on the keyboard of the computers – these are consisting of alphanumeric or
character keys for typing (three rows), and for altering the functions of other keys are called
modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt). Navigation keys are used for moving the text cursor on the screen and
function keys – such as Esc and break – for special actions, and often a numeric keypad to facilitate
calculations.
SITTING POSTURE
The following guidelines should be followed:
(a) Have a comfortable chair with adjustable armrests, if possible
(b) Keep your feet on the floor or on a footrest.
(c) Support your lower back.
(d) In typing-mode, never cross legs.
(e) Both the feet should touch the floor maintaining a distance of about 15 cm between the two
feet.
(f) Have a cushioned seat.
(g) Your keyboard should be at a height that allows your elbows to be bent and close to your
sides.
(h) The typewriter/Computer is kept in the centre of the table

METHODS OF KEYBOARD OPERATION


The method of operating the keyboard without looking at the keyboard is called the Touch method
of typing and the method of typing while looking at the keyboard is called the sight method of
typing. “Sight method” and the typing used to be done with the help of one or two fingers of both
the hands by looking at the keyboard (1714 - 1878). “Touch Method” use ten fingers while typing. It
was introduced by an American Typist Mr. Charles McGurin.

ADVANTAGES OF SIGHT METHOD OF TYPEWRITING


The advantages of sight method of typewriting are as under:
1.Though unscientific method, but it is very easy to learn without the help of a teacher.
2.There is no need to learn the keyboard
3.There is no need to appoint the Secretary/P.A./Stenographer
4.It is a very short process and there is no need of concentration.
DISADVANTAGES OF SIGHT METHOD OS TYPEWRITING
1.As the typing is done only with two forefingers of both the hands, more time and energy is spent.
2.The typist gets tired by using this method because of the frequent movement of eyes both on the
keyboard and the matter to be typed.
3.All the fingers of both hands are not used, only forefingers of both hands are used.
4.High speed cannot be attained by using this method.

ADVANTAGES OF TOUCH METHOD OF TYPEWRITING


1. Saving of time and energy as the work is distributed amongst all the fingers of both the Hands.
2. The matter can be typed quickly due to less unnecessary movement of hands and eyes.
3. The high speed of typewriting can be achieved.
4. The typist does not tire even after many hours of work.
5. The typist is not required to look at the keyboard.
DISADVANTAGES OF TOUCH METHOD OF TYPEWRITING
The disadvantages of this system are that the typist has to memorise the keyboard, the
location of keys, the different rows of the .

LEARNING HOME ROW:


The centre row of keys on the keyboard is termed as "home row”. On the standard keyboard,
" ASDFJKL; " are the home keys on the home row where the typist has to keep his/her fingers.
LEARNING UPPER ROW:
After a thorough practice of the “home keys”, you will practice Upper row “QWERT POIUY”
LEARNING BOTTOM ROW:
After a thorough practice of the “Upper row”, you will practice Bottom row “ZXCV .,MNB ”
LEARNING NUMBER ROW:
With the help of your fingers of left hand practice 12345 and after pressing the
space bar depress the keys 09876 with the fingers of your right hand.

LEARNING SPECIAL SIGNS AND SYMBOLS & ROMAN NUMBERS:


There is no hard and fast rule for the operation of such keys.

Review Questions:
1.Who invented the keyboard of Typewriter?
2.What is a Standard/Universal keyboard?
3.Define character keys & adjustment keys on the keyboard.
4.Why now a days, the keyboard is called a QWERTY keyboard?
5.Explain the different methods of operating the keyboard.
6.Why touch system is superior to the sight system?
7.Explain what should be the sitting posture of the typist.
8.Name the Home keys.
9.Difference between the horizontal and vertical approach to typing.
10. Name the row on which the fingers should always hover upon before typing.
11. Explain the use of backspace key.

State True or False


1.In typing mode, legs should be crossed
2.Place the typewriter in the middle when in use
3.QWERTY keyboard is different from Universal keyboard of typewriter.
4.In Universal keyboard, keys are arranged alphabetically.
5.Capital letters can be typed by the use of shift key.
6.Space bar is struck by one finger only.
7.For attaining accuracy and speed in typing, physical fitness is must.
8.Home row is called the second row.
9.Chair of the typist should be armless.

Fill in the blanks:


1.The posture of the typist should be ………………
2.Typing material should be kept on………….. side of the typist.
3.Touch system is preferred to --------------system of typing.
4.Backspace key is used for ……………

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