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- ++++ PROGRESSIVE NUMBERS ++++ - HELP Facility Page 1
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- The Progressive Numbers selection screen allows you to select the numbers
- 1 through 0 across the top row of the keyboard for typing practice.
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- The list is cumulative just like the Progressive Letters list; when
- you want to proceed to the set of numbers in entry #2 and you select them,
- those numbers will be placed in the list along with the numbers from entry #1.
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- When you reach entry #4, your drills will include all of the numbers from
- 1 to 0 across the top row of keys on the keyboard.
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- When you become proficient in typing all letters of the alphabet listed
- in the Progressive Letters list and all of the numbers in this list you may
- then want to proceed to the exercises listed in the Advanced Menu (Menu 4).
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- Press the SPACE bar to erase a wrong selection, then type in the correct
- number for the set of numbers you want to learn.
- Selection #5 CANCELS previously selected number sets and removes them
- from your drill set.
- The following HELP pages will briefly describe how to type the numbers
- listed in each entry of the Progressive Numbers list.
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- ++++ PROGRESSIVE NUMBERS ++++ - HELP Facility Page 2
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- 1. 4,5,6,7 - These are the first numbers you should learn how to type.
- Reach up to the top row of keys with the index finger of
- each hand. Press the key quickly and return to the HOME
- position. Bend the other fingers to compensate for the
- extended reach and keep them on or very close to their
- HOME positions. Keep the wrists parallel.
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- 4 - F-finger (index-left hand) up and towards the left to the 4-key.
- 5 - F-finger (index-left hand) up to the 5-key.
- 6 - J-finger (index-right hand) up and towards the left to the 6-key.
- 7 - J-finger (index-right hand) up to the 7-key.
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- 2. 3,8 - These are the next number keys that you should learn. Reach
- up with the middle finger of each hand to the top row of keys.
- Remember to keep your elbows to your side, back straight, and
- wrists parallel. Keep the index finger of each hand on their
- HOME positions.
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- 3 - D-finger (middle-left hand) up and towards the left to the 3-key.
- 8 - K-finger (middle-right hand) up to the 8-key.
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- ++++ PROGRESSIVE NUMBERS ++++ - HELP Facility Page 3
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- 3. 2,9 - These keys may be a little difficult because of the tendency
- to move the pinky along with the ring finger. Try to keep the
- index fingers on their respective HOME positions - f and j.
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- 2 - S-finger (ring-left hand) up and towards the left to the 2-key.
- 9 - L-finger (ring-right hand) up to the 9-key.
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- 4. 1,0 - These are the last number keys to learn. Reach up with the
- pinky finger to the number row key, press the key sharply then
- return to the HOME position. Keep the other fingers on their
- HOME positions. Distinguish between the zero key and the dash
- key. Distinguish between the lower-case l (sometimes used as
- the number 1) and the actual number 1 key on the top row.
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- 1 - A-finger (pinky-left hand) up to the 1-key.
- 0 - ;-finger (pinky-right hand) up to the 0-key.
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- ++++ PROGRESSIVE NUMBERS ++++ - HELP Facility Page 4
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- "You will not learn much that counts if you do not
- have the urge to learn. This is a thought you may well
- ponder. You should strive to equip yourself with the
- skills to excel in the job you have."
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- Anon.
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