mousemats

Cursor control surfaces

A mousemat is a flat pad providing a smooth surface for moving a computer mouse.

The term is more common in British English; Americans typically say mousepad.

Early mousemats were essential for mechanical mice with tracking balls, though modern optical mice work on most surfaces.

I need a new mousemat—this one's worn through.

desk

keyboard

Array of input keys

laptop · office · workspace · workstation · stationery · peripherals · surface · trackball · typing · clicking

materials

rubber

Elastic polymer from trees

silicone · leather · plastic · grip · textured · smooth · microfiber · cork · aluminum · glass

branding

logo

Company identifying symbol

merchandise · swag · giveaways · imprinted · marketing · freebies · advertising · sponsors · clients · campaigns

ergonomics

support

To uphold or sustain

cushioning · alignment · adjustable · padded · contoured · health · gliding · friction

Opposites
computer peripherals/accessories

mousematsmonitors

Tracks or displays

screens · displays · keyboards · trackpads · touchscreens

surface function

mousematsreflective surfaces

Materials that return light

surface texture/function

mousematssandpaper

Abrasive-coated finishing material

Family

mousemat

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Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G