In 1872, Christopher Latham Sholes invented the typewriter, changing the history of writing efficiency. The keys on the original typewriter were not the same as on typewriters and computers today; Sholes actually designed the standard “QWERTY” keyboard to slow the typist down to keep the keys from sticking. Now, the “QWERTY” keyboard (named after the first six letters in the first row of the keyboard) is seen everywhere. Understanding the basics of typing on the “QWERTY” keyboard is important when practicing typing. There are a couple of matters to pay attention to in order to increase the speed and efficiency of typing skills, including posture and hand position.
