• When desktop is too high for appropriate keyboard/ mouse placement
• When more distance from monitor is needed

• When more distance from monitor is needed (may be a solution where desktops are both low and have shallow depths)

• When there is no room for mouse at proper work surface level
• When the mouse must be closer to user

* (Only feasible for those who do not regularly use the numeric keypad)

• When monitor needs to be raised

• When feet are not comfortably planted flat on floor and it is inconvenient to adjust seat height

• When working from reference documents

• When performing large levels of document review or writing

• When overhead lighting causes glare onto the screen

• When everything on your existing chair is fine except the low-back support

• To provide a soft surface to rest hands while NOT keyboarding.

• For those with high levels of mouse use and high repetition click and click/ drag tasks
• For those with very limited space beside their keyboards

• For larger computer users and for those who have difficulty in hand pronation (palms toward ground/ back of hands facing up)

* Individuals with previous injury involving fingers, hands, wrists, arms, or shoulders will want their physicians or physical therapists to approve of any keyboard changes.