Papers, files, notebooks, and other documents are arranged on your desk using a two-compartment office tray. Imagine it as a two-tiered little shelf. You can arrange the papers however you like, for example, incoming papers on the top tray and outgoing papers on the bottom tray. In essence, it provides you with two stacked slots to prevent loose paper piles on your desk. It works well for organising mail, assignments, and printouts; any papers that would otherwise just sit in a disorganised stack can be arranged neatly into the two trays.

Usually, these trays are made to precisely fit standard A4 or Letter size paper, which are the sizes of office paper that are commonly used. Notebooks, folders, or standard printer paper of that size will therefore fit comfortably in the tray without bending. To make it easier to put and remove items, the trays are typically a little longer and wider than the paper. Smaller papers (such as notepads, envelopes, etc.) can also be placed there; they will simply have more room surrounding them. All things considered, any document up to 12 inches long should fit.

Yes, it is composed of a sturdy material, usually a metal mesh or hard plastic. Each tray is designed to accommodate a stack of papers without sagging. It will support a substantial amount of weight, such as a notebook or thick file. Typically, the plastic ones are stiff and fairly thick. Therefore, the tray won't be harmed by regular use, such as inserting and removing papers. It is made to withstand normal wear and tear in the workplace. It should keep your documents organised for years as long as you don't try to sit on it or drop it from a height.

A lot of two-tier trays are ready to use; they are essentially two trays joined together with posts or as a single unit. Sometimes, particularly when they are made of plastic, they may come in a flat box that you can snap together a few parts of (like attaching the trays to side stands). However, that assembly is typically quite simple and tool-free, requiring only the clicking of parts into position. It just takes a minute or two. It remains securely put together once assembled. It may even be welded as a single piece if it's metal mesh style. In any event, it is ready to sit on your desk after a minimal or nonexistent setup.

It greatly aids by providing a place for everything. You have two specific places to put your papers rather than having them scattered all over the place or piled up in one pile. One for each project, the top for urgent things, and the bottom for later, etc. Your desk appears organised and you can locate items more quickly thanks to this visual separation. Additionally, the trays utilise height by stacking vertically, giving you more flat desk space for writing or using a computer. It's an easy yet efficient method to control paper clutter and improve workspace organisation.