A desk item is an object that is typically found on a desk. Common desk items include a stapler, which is a device used to join pieces of paper together with staples; a LAMP, which is a light source used to illuminate a workspace; a PEN, which is a writing instrument used to make marks on paper; a CALENDAR, which is a tool used to keep track of dates and events; a paperweight, which is an object used to hold down papers; an inbox, which is a container used to store incoming documents; an ERASER, which is a tool used to remove pencil marks from paper; a RULER, which is a measuring device used to draw straight lines and measure distances; and an inbasket, which is a container used to store documents awaiting action.