Posture and ergonomics

Keyboard tray adjustment

Set your keyboard for a comfortable, neutral arm and wrist posture.

1. DistancePosition yourself and the keyboard or keyboard tray so that, when your hands are just above the keyboard, your upper arms are at your sides.
2. HeightSet the keyboard or tray at the height where your hands are just above the keyboard and your lower arms are between horizontal and 10° below horizontal.
3. TiltSet the angle of the tray so that, when your hands are just above the keyboard with your fingers touching the keys, your wrists are about half an inch above the wrist rest and your hands line up with your lower arms.

What to check

• Arms at your sides when typing
• Lower arms horizontal, or as much as 10° below horizontal
• Straight wrists

See also Adjusting your office chair.