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When typing, how should your wrists line up with your forearms?

Straight and in line.

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  1. Bent upward to reach the keys
  2. Straight and in line ✔
  3. Bent outward for a wider grip

Why: Keep wrists straight and in line with your forearms. Adjust your chair or keyboard to avoid bending them.

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Answer: Straight and in line. Keep wrists straight and in line with your forearms. Adjust your chair or keyboard to avoid bending them.

  1. OSHA: Computer Workstations, Keyboards www.osha.gov/etools/computer-workstations/components/keyboards
    Your wrists should be straight and in-line with your forearms.
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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