Data Entry

Hunt and Peck
The 'Hunt and Peck' typing method is a technique where individuals type by looking at the keyboard and pressing keys individually or with one or two fingers. This approach is contrasted with 'touch typing,' which involves typing without looking at the keyboard using all fingers.
Keypunch
Keypunch is a type of data entry where holes are punched into 80-column computer cards in a coded format (Hollerith) that can be machine read by a computer. This method has been largely replaced by electronic keyboard technology.
Numeric Keypad
A numeric keypad is a specific set of keys on a computer keyboard, located beside the main alphabetic keypad, primarily featuring digits 0 to 9 and a decimal point key, arranged similarly to an adding machine for efficient numerical input.

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