Learn How to Touch Type


Overview/Description
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level


Overview/Description

In a tech-driven world, the ability to touch type is essential for productivity. In this course, you will identify and learn key typing guidelines, such as adopting the right posture, using the correct finger structure, and how to touch type letters, numbers, and symbols. This will save you time in many tasks including producing documents and inputting data.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.6

Lesson Objectives

Learn How to Touch Type

  • adhere to the correct posture guidelines when typing
  • identify and use the home row on a keyboard
  • identify and use the top row on a keyboard
  • identify and use the bottom row on a keyboard
  • type numbers and symbols
  • type capital letters with the Shift keys and Caps Lock
  • interact with control keys for your right and left hand
  • consider tips when learning how to touch type
  • use keyboard shortcuts for a Windows keyboard
  • use keyboard shortcuts for a Mac keyboard

    • Course Number:
    ds_touty_01_enus

    Expertise Level
    Beginner