Should my keyboard be on my desk or on a keyboard tray. These are the two primary options to position your keyboard and either one may be effective for you. Worksurface 
Keyboard Tray 
A third position that some people use occasionally is to place the keyboard on their lap - we don't recommend you do this more than just occasionally. Check out the TIPS to help you decide where to place your keyboard. | Desk - Pros and Cons You don't have to worry about adjusting the keyboard tray; however is it very important to have the proper height worksurface. With the keyboard on the desk you give up the ability to fine tune the height of the keyboard. You have more room to position the keyboard on the worksurface. You have closer access to the worksurface because you don't have to reach over the tray.
Keyboard tray - Pros and Cons If you have to often reach to your worksurface the tray may limit free and easy access - this may be a significant problems for many shorter individuals with shorter arms. You gain significant flexibility in adjusting the height and angle of the keyboard. You have to make sure you have enough room on the tray for the mouse as well as the keyboard.
| My present set-up is suitable. I need to change my set-up - contact supervisor. |