The desk is a work-bench for the office worker. Most of office work is handled on a desk, over a desk, through a desk or across a desk. The primary function of any desk is to provide a suitable surface for writing, checking, sorting, examining and conferring; for these purposes a table top is just as good as a desk top; tables also have other advantages over desks. As far as possible, the desks selected for office should multi-purpose in use. There are different types of desks for different persons depending upon the nature of work and status.