The 6 Best upright Document holders (2023 reviews)

The abankey upright document holder's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. It's amazing how just a little bit of plastic and metal, cleverly designed together, can allow a much more pleasurable reading experience. It folds "flat" for easy storage and transport. The little pegs are sturdy and you can put a lot of papers behind them. It is light weight and small enough if you have limited desk space.

There's a clip at the top, along with two adjustable levers at the bottom, that hold the document steady. The holder has a seven (7) position, leaning back adjustment for the angle of the document you are viewing. It is very handy for typing documents or anything from somewhere else. The stand also has tabs on the bottom that will keep the paper in place.

Why We Like This:

Perfect for various sizes & number of documents
Large and sturdy enough for your large tablet / surface
Well made, mostly metal, adjusts easily
Very sturdy, folds flat and is very portable

Best For holding papers: Boxtree upright Document Holder

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Not everyone likes to purchase holder for their daily usage, but the boxtree upright document holder would be an anomoly. This stand has a ribbed shelf to hold pages securely in place. It is perfect for writing projects and remote office work. It is lightweight, and has 6 adjustable grooves at the back for your comfort or eye level. It's sturdy, small and compact so doesn't take up a lot of space on your desk and it folds almost flat if you need to take it with you.

This holder is good looking, matte black and has clips to hold documents from the side or the top or the bottom. The ruler clamp comes off easily and not straight across the page. It is great when doing cross stitch patterns. The line highlighter is easy to move, straight and holds position.

Why We Like This:

Holds index size cards well with the top and side clips
Makes writing from a book or text so much easier
Delivers what they promise

Best For typing lots of papers: Maxgear upright Document Holder

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The maxgear upright document holder is capable of outshining several other holder featured in this list in overall features for the price point. This is perfect for small work space. The mesh stand holds up pages really well, especially with the magnets. It can fold up into nothing, and easily holds full page recipes in place. The ‘flap' at the bottom also helps keep everything in place. It's adjustable, not bulky and folds for storage.

The magnets are not super strong so you can only use this with a single sheet of paper. It folds down to be really small to save space.

Why We Like This:

Holds tablet so can use and see screen when using laptop
Folds flat to store and is very thin when folded
Hold papers up and can place anywhere, better than clip

Best For small or light Weight items: Kensington upright Document Holder

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Compared with other holder in this category, the kensington upright document holder has a convenient design. This is essentially a paper holder that allows notes and printouts to be held suspended in air at just the right angle without taking up much space or needing to be adjusted. It can be used as a secret compartment. The Desktop copyholder provides multiple (five) tiered slots where you can store reference lists and source documents, keeping them at a comfortable angle. It's 3-1/2" long on the bottom and 1-1/2" is the tallest (back) page holder. It can hold up 10 sheets in each slot without a problem.

It is easy to open and lets you add weight inside to reduce tippiness. It is perfect for desk top organization.

Why We Like This:

Lightweight document holder that can be stabilized with added weight
Holds papers in correctly without it falling out
Works really well for work projects without taking up desk space

Best For sitting at A computer: 3M upright Document Holder

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention 3m upright document holder for regular usage. If you don't want to use it for documents, it's a great place to keep a collection of sticky notes, or a small notepad within easy reach. The line copy holder functions as a standalone device, or can hang over a desk edge when its tracks are mounted with 3 m command adhesive. It keeps the book open and is elastic enough to easily lift up and take the book out to turn pages.

This one sits steady, has a elastic cord instead of a plastic bar to hold papers better and is fully adjustable. The parts that hold the shield have rubber buttons on them so it does not slide around. The viewing angle is wide and completely customizable, and the little rubber feet hold it upright even without using the little rails that they sit on. It does have a band to keep the documents upright in the tray as well. It is great for posture for office workers.

Why We Like This:

Very light weight and not bulky
Easy to assemble and holds books and papers well
Angle and height adjust to suit your needs

Best For data entry projects: 3M Copy Holder

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Compared with other holder in this category, the 3m copy holder has a convenient design. This copy holder has good capacity and very solidly constructed legs. It holds about an inch-thick pile of paper securely with a ribbed surface and a nice high molded-in bottom edge. It has an elastic cord that stretches across to hold your documents in place. It is wide, the back is clear so it doesn't clutter a desk too much, and it is decently sturdy.

The 3M adjustable in-line document holder with elastic line guide places documents in-line with your monitor and keyboard reducing movement of eyes, neck and shoulders minimizing strain and increasing comfort. It is easy to read, upright position. It is suitable for an office setting. It is great to hold heavy books in place, but will also accommodate smaller texts like novels or even small stacks of papers.

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