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Monitor Placement
Position your monitor directly in front of you at eye level. This helps reduce neck strain and eye fatigue. Adjust
the monitor distance so that you can read text comfortably without leaning forward. The distance between
the screen and the user should be adjusted based on the screen size. For a 17-inch screen, maintain an
approximate distance of 60–65 cm.
Mouse and Keyboard Placement
Proper placement of the mouse and keyboard is essential for comfortable and efficient computer use. Position
the keyboard directly in front of you, ensuring it is centered with your body. Place the mouse within easy
reach, ideally next to the keyboard on the same surface. This setup helps reduce strain and allows for smooth
transitions between typing and using the mouse. Make sure your wrists are straight, and your elbows are
relaxed at about a 90-degree angle for a comfortable working posture.
Chair and Table Placement
Ensure your computer chair and table are set at the right height for comfort and efficiency. The chair should
offer good lower back support, and keep vibrating devices like printers on separate surfaces. Your computer
table should provide enough legroom. These ergonomic adjustments promote natural and comfortable
typing, reducing fatigue and enhancing your overall efficiency while working on the computer.
Placement of Matter to be Typed
Position the material you are typing on a Copy Holder with a sloping surface, preferably to the left or right
side of the keyboard. This placement ensures comfortable and efficient typing, enhancing productivity and
reducing discomfort during extended computer use.
POSITIONING OF FINGERS ON THE KEYBOARD
In today’s digital age, mastering keyboard skills is crucial, much like learning to use a pen or pencil. It involves
gaining the necessary knowledge and techniques to operate the keyboard efficiently, starting with how you
position your fingers.
Using the Home Row Approach, also known as the Horizontal Approach, is fundamental for effective typing. This
method requires placing all eight fingers of both hands on the home keys in the middle row of the keyboard. Each
finger is trained to move accurately to other keys and return immediately to its home position after typing. The
thumb of the right hand is used for pressing the Space Bar, which helps maintain a steady rhythm while typing.
Practicing this method will improve your typing speed and
accuracy, making it easier to handle various tasks on a computer
confidently and efficiently. Learning these skills ensures you
can navigate digital tools effectively and communicate clearly
in today’s tech-driven world.
Allocation of Keys to Fingers
Mastering keyboarding starts by learning where your fingers should naturally rest on the Home Row keys.
These keys are in the middle of the keyboard. From there, you practice moving your fingers to the Upper Row,
Bottom Row, and Number Row, each with their own set of keys. This helps you type quickly and accurately. By
practicing regularly, you’ll get faster and make fewer mistakes. Starting with the Home Row and progressing
through the other rows helps you build confidence in using the keyboard effectively.
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