WordPad
Open WordPad (Start > All Programs > Accessories > WordPad)
Address your paper

Save File As - abc1_maryjones

Step 1

• Look at the keyboard and notice that abcdefg are all on the left-hand side and they are all typed using the left hand.
• Type abcdefg 10 times, pressing Enter at the end of each set.
• All fingers should return or remain in the “Home Position”.
• Save your file

Step 2

• Look at the keyboard and notice that hijklmnop are all on the right-hand side and they are all typed using the right hand.
• Type hijklmnop 10 times, pressing Enter at the end of each set.
• All fingers should return or remain in the “Home Position”.
• Save your file

Step 3

• Let’s reinforce our finger muscles and type abcdefghijklmnop 10 times, pressing Enter at the end of each set.
• Save your file

Step 4

• Look at the keyboard and notice that qrst are on the left-hand side and are typed with the left hand.
• Type qrst 10 times, pressing Enter at the end of each set.
• All fingers should return or remain in the “Home Position”.
• Save your file

Step 5

• Look at the keyboard and notice that the remaining letters uvwxyz are typed using a mixture of both hands.
• Type uvwxyz 10 times, pressing Enter at the end of each set.
• Remember to rest your fingers in the “Home Position”.
• Save your file

Step 6

• Type abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 10 times, pressing Enter at the end of each set.
• Save your file

Keyboarding Exercises