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Chapter 5

Last, but Not Least

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You may have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper

angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor,

you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between

the floor and your feet. Or you may lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a

footrest. Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that’s lower than the

regular work surface.

Display

Arrange the display so that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level when you’re

sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you,

although most people tend to prefer 18 to 28 inches (45 to 70 cm). Position the display

to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and windows.

Thighs tilted
slightly

Shoulders
relaxed

Screen positioned to
avoid reflected glare

Forearms and
hands in a
straight line

Forearms level
or tilted slightly

Lower back
supported

Feet flat on the floor
or on a footrest

Top of the screen at or
slightly below eye level

Clearance under
work surface

45–70 cm (18–28 in.)