I try to do as much as I can from the keyboard. I try to minimize my use of the mouse. Those few seconds away from the keyboard can total to a significant amount of time, over the long run. It also disrupts the typing. Those who touch type and who need the typing speed will avoid going to the mouse.

If you find someone who avoids mouse movements, you will find that that person most likely will be using the ‘Tab’ key:

“You can navigate around the links of a page by using the “Tab” key on your keyboard. Using this method you will jump between the links on a page from top to bottom.”

link: Using the ‘Tab’ Key

If you want to start into the ‘tab habit’, you can begin with your web email. Usually, there are two entries. The first is your identifier. After you have filled in the identification, hit the ‘Tab’ key. That will take you to the password entry, without having to use the mouse. That will be the start of weaning yourself off the habit of reaching for that mouse. And, in doing so, you have increased your speed.

Catherine

Tags: tab key, speed, habit, mouse, keyboard