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United States / 1944

Basic Typing, Part I: Methods (Part I)

Basic Typing, Part I: Methods (Part I)

Basic Typing, Part I: Methods (Part I), an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.

Demonstrates correct posture for typing; proper fingering of the keys; use of the shift key, back spacer, tabulator, carriage return lever, etc.; and differences between manual and electric typewriters.

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The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as Basic Typing, Part I: Methods (Part I).

Demonstrates correct posture for typing; proper fingering of the keys; use of the shift key, back spacer, tabulator, carriage return lever, etc.; and differences between manual and electric typewriters.

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Internet Archive · Prelinger ArchivesBasic Typing, Part I: Methods (Part I)

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