-Transferring data from paper formats into computer files or database systems -Typing in data provided directly from customers -Creating spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes -Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners -Verify data by comparing it to source documents Update existing data -Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested -Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation -Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost -I type about 165 words per minute at my peak, normally type 125 words per minute with around 97% accuracy.