Abstract: A reference mouse pad provides data, which is accessible, when the mouse pad is opened. The reference mouse pad having a body made up of a cover and a base that are hinged together. The cover having a planar first mouse contacting surface and a planar second mouse contacting surface, the cover hingedly connected to the base an movable between a closed position exposing only the first mouse contacting surface and an open position exposing only the second mouse contacting surface contains a top surface on which the mouse is rolled on during use.