A mousepad or mousemat is a surface for placing and moving a computer mouse. A mousepad enhances the usability of the mouse compared to using a mouse directly on a table by providing a surface to allow it to measure movement accurately and without jitter. Some mousepads increase ergonomics by providing a padded wrist rest.
A mouse and mousepad
The mousepad for early Mouse Systems optical mouses
A mousepad with a padded wrist rest
A wrist rest is a device used to support the wrists while using a computer keyboard or mouse. Wrist rests have common usage in the workplace.
A keyboard with a detachable wrist rest.
A padded mousepad with a wrist rest.