mouse pads

Desktop gliding surfaces

A mouse pad is a flat surface, typically rubber or fabric, on which a computer mouse rests and moves.

Mouse pads provide better traction than bare desks and protect surfaces from wear.

Once ubiquitous, they've become less necessary as optical mice replaced ball mice, though many users still prefer them for precision or wrist support.

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ergonomics · grip · computer · touch · edge · cushioning · accessory · peripheral · softness · RSI · glide · rubber · offices · carpal tunnel syndrome · optical sensors · friction · desk accessories · desktop

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Opposites
surface suitability for mouse operation

mouse padsreflective surfaces

Materials that return light

textured surfaces · slippery surfaces

Family

pad, mouse, mousy, mousetrap, mousey, mouser, dormouse, mouselike, mousiness

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G