Arm Supports and a Palm Rest
RIGHT!
Position your pointing device immediately to the right or left of your keyboard.
WRONG!
Don’t position your keyboard and pointing device at different levels and distances.
You may find that supports for your forearms or hands allow you to be more relaxed and comfortable.
Using arm supports
Some chairs and desks provide padded areas for resting your arms. You may find it comfortable to rest the middle of your forearms on these supports while typing, pointing, or pausing. Arm supports are properly adjusted when your shoulders are in a comfortable position and your wrists are straight.
Using a palm rest
A palm rest is designed to provide support during pauses, not during typing or pointing. While typing or using a pointing device, keep wrists free to move, not anchored or resting on a palm rest, the desk, or your thighs.
RIGHT!
You may find that arm supports help you relax your shoulders and keep your wrists free to move while typing.
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