How to Enable or Disable Always Show Scrollbars in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge browser is the default web browser for Windows 11. While you can  switch to their preferred or favorite browser at any time, Edge is built on the same foundation as Google Chrome. This means it shares many of the same features and settings.

By default, Microsoft Edge displays a standard scrollbar on the side of your screen. This guide shows you how to hide or show that bar to fit your personal style.

Why customize your scrollbars?

Some people find the scrollbar distracting. By turning this feature off, the scrollbar will shrink and become faint when you aren’t using it. It only returns to its full size when you hover your mouse over it. This creates a cleaner, more minimalist look for your browser.

What happens when you are done?

Once you change this setting, your browsing window will look less cluttered. You will gain a tiny bit of extra screen space, and the scrollbar will only appear when you actively need to navigate a page.

How to enable or disable “Always show scrollbars”

Follow these steps to change your settings:

1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Click the three horizontal dots in the top right corner of the window.
3. Select Settings from the menu.

1. On the left side of the screen, click the Appearance tab.

1. Look for the section labeled Customize browser.
2. Find the Always show scrollbars option.
3. Click the toggle switch to turn it On or Off based on your preference.

You can close the settings tab once you have finished your selection. The change will take effect immediately.

Summary

Customizing your scrollbars in Microsoft Edge is a simple way to make your browser feel more personal. By toggling the “Always show scrollbars” setting, you can choose between having a permanent, visible scrollbar or one that fades away to give you a cleaner, distraction-free view of your favorite websites.