macOS - Turn on Scroll bar (make it show all the time)


How to Turn on the Scroll Bar

Use the instructions below if you'd like your scroll bar to always show up instead of auto-hiding when you're not using it.

Quick Version:

  1. Select the Mac icon (in the top left corner)
  2. Select System Preferences
  3. Click on General
  4. Set the "Show scroll bars:" option to Always  

 

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Detailed Version:

  1. Select the Mac icon (in the top left corner)


  2. Select System Preferences



  3. Click on General

  4. Set the "Show scroll bars:" option to Always

 

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Article ID: 1110
Created On: Tue, Apr 13, 2021 at 3:26 PM
Last Updated On: Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 11:53 AM
Authored by: Geoffrey Pouliot

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