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SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS

U800002, Rev. 1.2, October, 2002

Activity 4 (Symbols and Punctuation Keyed in the Normal Mode)

This is the last activity involving new key reaches. The shift key will be used in several

instances where alternative symbols are available on the same finger with the same motion.

• Left Bracket and Right Brackets: The left bracket is keyed with the left pinky finger

pressing east. The right bracket is keyed with the right pinky finger pressing west. Key the

drill line that follows twice. A common use of the bracket is in text that has been quoted

and the writer enters [sic] to note that those were the exact words of the person being

quoted. Concentrate on the motions for keying the two brackets.

[],[],[],[],[sic]. Those are the word [sic] of the people who have tried this product.

• Left and Right Braces: The left and right braces are struck with the same fingers and

motions as the left and right brackets except the shift key has to be depressed. Braces are

often times used in legal documents for entering information. Key the line that follows

twice. Concentrate on coordinating the shift feature and entering the appropriate brace.

{},{},{},{}. The hearing is to take place in the county of {__________}, Illinois.

• Accent Mark: The accent mark “`” is keyed with the left middle finger by pressing west.

The accent mark is used to identify stress on a syllable in speaking. Key the drill line that

follows twice. Push for speed both times.

``` `` ` (resume`) This is the resume` of William B. Ackley of La` Rhone, GA.

• Quotation Marks: The quotation marks (“) are keyed with the left index finger by pressing

west. Key the line that follows twice. Concentrate on control. Try to key the second attempt

a little faster.

“1,” “2.” “3”; Steve screamed! “Everyone, and I mean everyone pull !”

• Apostrophe: The apostrophe (‘) is keyed by pressing the right index finger east. Key the

line that follows twice without error. If you make an error, start over immediately. You

don't have to key two errorless lines in succession.

Art's hat couldn't be found. It's a real loss; and he hasn't been able to replace it.