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 A key or computer function that moves the cursor backward by one space and deletes the character directly to the left of the cursor

Backspace

To remove, erase, or cross out text, files or data.

Delete

A visual indicator on a computer screen- such as a flashing line or pointer

Cursor

How you hold your body when you stand, sit, or move.

Posture

The home row position, where your fingers rest on the middle row of a QWERTY keyboard

Hand Placement

 A specific way or method of doing something that needs skill, practice, or knowledge.

Technique

The ability to type on a computer keyboard quickly and accurately without looking down at the keys.

        

 Keyboarding Proficiency

The steady, fluid timing and consistent flow of keystrokes as a person types on a keyboard.

Typing Rhythm

Positioning your hands on the home row of a standard keyboard to type efficiently without looking.

Finger Placement

A system where people, items, or concepts are arranged in ranks or levels based on their importance.

Hierarchy

An organized list of names, addresses, phone numbers, or other data.

Directory

 A folder that is located inside another folder in a computer system or website.

Subfolder

 A short suffix at the end of a computer file name that tells your operating system what kind of file it is and which program should open it

file extension

A set of rules for choosing the text patterns used to name variables.

naming convention

 To move through, explore, and access different parts of a digital environment, or websitte.

Navigate

Data about data

Metadata

A method of saving digital data on remote servers accessed through the internet instead of local hard drive.

cloud storage

Saving data on a user’s device or local machine rather than on a remote cloud server.

local storage

The address that shows the exact location of a file or folder in a storage system.

Path

An edge or border of something

Margins

The positioning, direction, or layout of a display screen, document, or device.

Orientation

Where the text is at the beginning and the end of a paper.

Header / Footer

The way the data is arranged on a sheet of paper.

Alignment

The vertical distance between lines of text in a paragraph.

Line Spacing

A position on a line where the cursor stops when you press the tab key.

Tab Stop

the science of designing computer hardware.

   Ergonomics

The position in which you hold your body.

         Posture

A balanced posture or alignment where your joints, muscles, and spine experience the least amount of stress and strain.

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Any cushioning or device that fills the gap between your lower back and seat.

Lumbar Support

Damage to your body’s muscles, nerves, and tendons caused by doing the same motion over and over again without enough rest.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

 a common medical condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and wrist.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome