Sitting Position:
- Sit upright with your feet flat on the floor or ground, hip-width apart.
- Keep your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
- Adjust the chair height so that your elbows are bent at a 90-degree angle when your fingers are lightly resting on the keys.
Application of Finger on Keys:
Home Row Positioning:
- Place your left-hand index finger on the "F" key and your right-hand index finger on the "J" key.
- The other fingers of each hand should rest on the adjacent keys:
- Left hand: G, H, D
- Right hand: J, K, L
Touch Typing Techniques:
- Use finger placement as a guide to locate keys without looking.
- Keep your fingers curved and close to the home row keys.
- Press keys firmly but gently, without excessive force.
- Use the appropriate finger for each key, as assigned by the touch typing layout.
Finger Assignments:
- Left Hand:
- Index: F, G, R, V, T
- Middle: D, E, C, B
- Ring: S, W, X
- Pinky: A, Q, Z
- Right Hand:
- Index: J, H, U, Y, N
- Middle: K, L, I, O
- Ring: ;, P
- Pinky: M, Comma
Tips:
- Practice regularly to improve finger accuracy and speed.
- Use a comfortable keyboard with ergonomic features to reduce wrist strain.
- Avoid common typing errors by paying attention to finger placement and key strokes.
- Take breaks to stretch your hands and wrists to prevent pain and discomfort.