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2 Quick Ways to Always Show Scrollbars on Windows 11
Get rid of those unnecessary mouse movements
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 11 has been a massive upgrade from the previous iterations, both in terms of functioning and UI. But changes to the scrollbar behavior don’t seem to go well with the users. Many want to configure things such that the scrollbar always shows up in Windows 11.
This is useful if you rely on theSettingsapp, theSearchmenu, or even some third-party Microsoft Store apps where Windows 11 hides the scrollbar after inactivity. Remember, this is an intentional change from Microsoft, and simply hovering the cursor over the vertical scroll bar should activate it.
Keep reading to find out the two ways you can always show the Windows 11 scrollbar.
How do I force Windows 11 always to show scrollbars?
1. Change the Accessibility settings
To enable inactive scrollbars and get rid of the default behavior, reconfigure the Windows 11 scrollbar settings and get it to always show up. This is, by far, the simplest method and should be the preferred approach.
2. Modify the Registry
When theAlways show scrollbarsetting in Windows 11 is not working, another option is to reconfigure the Registry Editor. These changes tend to override any inconsistencies and force show the vertical scrollbar in Windows 11.
How do I change the scroll behavior in Windows?
When it comes to the scrollbar, there are a wide array of customizations available in Windows. You canchange the scrollbar size in Windows 11or evenconfigure the scroll direction.
Besides, many prefer theSmooth Scrolling feature for browsers, which makes the task feel more natural and seamless. Lastly, you can choose how many lines to scroll at a time or get inactive windows to respond when you hover the cursor over them.
The two methods listed here will allow you to have the Windows 11 scrollbar always show up. This also applies to the scrollbar for applications. But we recommend you go with the default setting since that’s best for productivity!
Apart from the scrollbar, there are several otherchanges to make Windows 11 faster. So, do check them out and witness a drastic improvement in performance.
If you face any issues with the process, drop a comment below, and we will get back at the earliest.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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