Touch typing keyboarding exercises to improve dexterity.

Now let's see if your fingers
can "show off!"

Place your fingers on the desk.

Make your fingers move in the same
manner as shown on the screen.

Practice this exercise until the typing movement
becomes "comfortable."

When typing, the keyboard should be parallel with, and about an inch from, the front edge of the desk. It will take a while to develop Nimble typing Fingers . Unless, of course, you are using the NimbleFingers keyboarding program. E-mail and word processing will then be a lot easier. In fact, your productivity will increase on routine tasks.

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Touch typing keyboarding tips to improve dexterity.

Positive attitude. Learning can be fun. If you have a positive attitude.

Smile! It releases tensions and makes for a happy environment.

Check your hands! Your fingers should be on the home-row keys and your hands should slant at the same angle as the keyboard. Do not let your wrists become lazy and rest against the desk or the keyboard.

Fun! I'm having fun! Say it to yourself. You can have fun while learning a valuable skill.

Re-key an exercise if you are not satisfied. After keying the beginning exercises, using the correct finger should be automatic. If you still have to look at the keyboard when you type a particular key, rerun the appropriate exercise.

Headaches? When was the last time you had your vision checked by a health care professional? If you do not know, it may be time for a check up.

Learning to type is not magic. It requires patience and practice. Let the Little Professor be your guide to help you develop valuable skills.

Move only the fingers needed. Do not allow other fingers to wander away from their assigned home-row keys. This may be awkward at first and will require will-power. Let your brain train your fingers.

Error reduction. If errors are occurring on the bottom-row keys, move your chair back from the keyboard and slightly raise your wrists.

Healthy typing. Go to the section in this www.nimblefingers.com web site and try the physical exercises onfinger dexterity exercises and stretching. It is a moral boster.

The two-step? Check out the finger dexterity called the two-step. It can be found in "heavenly typing."

The samba? Check out the finger dexterity called the Samba. It can be found in "heavenly typing."

Use the correct finger-keystroke. Study the pictures in the Nimble Fingers typing program to know which finger to use. Whisper each letter before striking the key.

Check your hands! Your fingers should be on the home-row keys and your hands should slant at the same angle as the keyboard. Do not let your wrists become lazy and rest against the desk or the keyboard.

Relax. Concentrate on what you are doing, but try not to be tense.

Practice. Practice makes perfect. Do not rush through the home row exercises as they are building basic finger keystroke patterns.

Yes! You can learn how to type. It just requires practice and Nimble Fingers.