FAQs
What are the most essential office supplies?
Every office should have a strong library of writing supplies like pens, highlighters, and pencils for note taking and everyday use. Organizational solutions like folders, binders, and notebooks will also improve your day-to-day, as will making sure you’re always fully stocked on printer ink, toner, and paper. Staples Office Supplies collection also makes it easy to shop stamps envelopes and other products, so check out the entire collection today!
How do I organize my office supplies?
To keep your stationery and desk organized, use desktop and drawer organizers. These organizers have compartments and sections to keep your supplies neat and tidy. To sort files and other documents, explore letter trays, folders, and wall file organizers. To keep yourself organized and keep track of important dates and appointments, explore our large selection of planners and agendas.
What office supplies do I need for my home office?
The office supplies you need for your home office will depend on what your job requires. Most employees will need a reliable laptop, printer, printing paper, and writing supplies such as pens, pencils or highlighters. You may also find calculators and sticky notes useful. If you work with documents, file folders and file trays will help keep important papers organized, and paper clips and staplers will keep them together. Other supplies you may find useful are binders, desktop and drawer organizers, rulers, scissors, and tape.
What is the difference between office supplies and office equipment?
Office supplies and equipment are similar, but there are distinct differences. “Office equipment” refers to more permanent resources and devices, such as printers, shredders, computers, and office furniture. Conversely, “office supplies” are stationery and items that are used up, such as writing supplies including pens and pencils, paper, sticky notes, and staplers.
What are some teaching supplies I need?
Teaching supplies you need may depend on the age level or subject you’re teaching. You may want to brighten up your classroom and create a fun learning environment with classroom decorations and supplies such as globes and maps, charts and posters, name tags, stickers and incentives, and bulletin board borders. Arts and crafts can be fun for any age, so explore craft foam and felt, art markers, construction paper, chalk, and paintbrushes. Make learning fun with STEM toys and activity books. Teaching can be hard, so discover teaching materials and resources. Staples has everything you need for your classroom.
What is the smoothest pen?
Some people may think a pen is a pen, but others know the right pen can make all the difference. For a 0.5mm ultra fine tip pen that is exceptionally smooth, shop the Pilot Hi-Tecpoint Rollerball Pens. The Uni-Ball Signo 207 is a 0.7mm medium point tip pen that has a comfortable grip and fade resistant ink. For a 1.0mm bold tip pen, try the Uni-Ball Jetstream, with its smudge proof ink and smooth ink flow.