How to Turn Off Custom Scrollbars in Edge
Custom scrollbars in Microsoft Edge (version 118 and later) can be turned off so the browser uses standard Windows scrollbars instead. These custom scrollbars are the unique designs that websites apply to change how scrolling looks on their pages.
Switching back to standard scrollbars makes your browsing look more consistent across different websites and the rest of your PC.
Go to Settings, then click “Accessibility” on the left side. Toggle the “Turn off custom scrollbars” setting to disable them. This restores the default scrollbar appearance.
Disable custom scrollbars in Edge
To disable custom scrollbars in Edge and go back to the standard Windows look, you need to change a hidden setting in the browser’s experimental feature list. Open the settings page, find the flag for scrollbars, and turn it off to restore the normal appearance across all web pages.
Click the three horizontal dots (labeled “Settings and more”) in the top-right corner of the window, or press Alt+F. Then, select “Settings” from the menu.
On the Settings page, select “Accessibility” on the left. Then, toggle the “Turn off custom scrollbars” setting.
This adjusts the setting immediately.
Reference:
- Microsoft Edge allows web developers to customize scrollbars.
- Disabling custom scrollbars helps maintain uniformity and ease of use.
- Access the setting through the "Accessibility" section in Edge settings.
- The process is quick and straightforward, ensuring a smoother browsing experience.
Microsoft Edge can be reverted to a traditional scrollbar by changing the "System scrollbar style" setting to "Windows." This change brings back the familiar scrollbar look that you may be accustomed to from earlier Windows versions.
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