Mastering Computer Typing

by Lindsell-Roberts, Sheryl

• ISBN13: 9780547333199
• ISBN10: 0547333196
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-21
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Summary

The best way to make your computer more efficient is to touch-type'”to type without looking at the keyboard'”and this book can teach you to do just that. MasteringComputer Typing has been completely updated with all-newexercises and material on resumés, cover letters, e-mail, blogs, instant messaging, and texting.Designed for self-instruction or classroom use, this bookis the ideal choice for beginners who want to move fromhunting-and-pecking to typing with ease, and for experiencedtypists who want to break bad habits and improve their accuracy.Practice exercises focus on subjects pertinent to today'sbusiness professional, so keyboarders gain business-writingknow-how as they learn to type with maximum speed andefficiency.Users begin by typing simple words and proceed througha wide array of practical applications, including charts, tables,and columns; business letters, cover letters, and resumés;reports and manuscripts; and timely new sections on electronicmessaging. Embedded in the user-friendly exercisesare helpful tips on e-mail etiquette, eight ways to get theresults you want from your writing, and a handy section onthe basics of punctuation.There is also an updated glossaryof computer terms and advice on how to avoid 'œthumbitis'when typing on a PDA.Spiralbound at the top for ease of use, MasteringComputer Typing is complete, comprehensive, and current.It's the only resource you'll need to perfect your typing skills.