I have an ergonomic keyboard and

Posted By: Kathy on 2008-04-12
In Reply to: Kathy, any keyboard suggestions? - newbielw

actually keep my left hand in place over the second row and generally my right hand on my mouse. I use the curser to follow along with speaker and can quickly click in where changes need to be made. I did the same thing on the standard keyboard before I got the ergonomic one. My hands had actually been getting numb, tingly, achy and tired by the end of the day and that is no longer happening with this keyboard.

I hope that was helpful. It seems to be the best way for me to get up speed and keep a steady pace. Let me know if this works for you or if you have a better way.

God Bless.

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Editing - newbielw
- I am surprised they are having a newbie doing - editing. Is this edit of US or offshore? nm
  - U.S. - newbielw
    - US real MTs or US voice recognition? - Just wondering.
      - If I understand what you're asking... - newbielw
        Thanks for taking time to answer. - nm
  - I am surprised you are surprised! - mt
    - Oh, I see. SHould have know a newbie wouldnt be - editing a real MT. Sorry for the mixup. nm
- It is normal to be slow at first - Kathy
  - Kathy, any keyboard suggestions? - newbielw
    - I have an ergonomic keyboard and - Kathy
      - Thanks - newbielw
  - Thanks! - newbielw

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