Windows 10: Change Size of Scroll Bars in Windows 10

How to: Change Size of Scroll Bars in Windows 10

How to Change the Size of Scroll Bars in Windows 10


In Windows 10, it is possible for you to change the scroll bar width to be thinner or thicker, and change the scroll bar button size to be smaller or larger.

This tutorial will show you how to change the scroll bar width and scrollbar button size for your account in Windows 10.

*note This will not affect the scroll bars in Store apps and any modern UI (ex: Settings).



Here's How:

1. Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe).

2. Navigate to the key below in the left pane of Registry Editor. (see screenshot below)
*Arrow HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics





3. To Change Scroll Bar Width to be Thinner or Thicker
A) In the right pane of the WindowsMetrics key, double click/tap on the ScrollWidth string value to modify it. (see screenshot below step 2)

B) Enter a value between -120 (thinner) to -1500 (thicker) for what you want, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)


Note -255 is the default value.

The value uses the following formula: -15 x width you want in pixels.

For example: -15 x 17 = -255





4. To Change Scroll Bar Button Size to be Smaller or Larger
A) In the right pane of the WindowsMetrics key, double click/tap on the ScrollHeight string value to modify it. (see screenshot below step 2)

B) Enter a value between -120 (smaller) to -1500 (larger) for what you want, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)


Note -255 is the default value.

The value uses the following formula: -15 x size you want in pixels.

For example: -15 x 17 = -255




5. When finished, close Registry Editor.

6. sign in to apply.



That's it,
Shawn


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Windows 10 - how can i change the size of the scroll bar ? it used to be under properties but not on Windows 10

Windows 10 - how can i change the size of the scroll bar ? it used to be under properties but not on Windows 10

 

Windows 10 scroll bar/slide bar disappears and it's too thin

I upgraded to Windows 10 and my scroll bar/slide bar disappears after a few seconds even with the pointer still on the arrow, I have to move off the arrow and back on it to get the page to scroll. Plus I can't change the size of the scroll bar to make
it wider.

 

Fantastic. Even works in SeaMonkey. Both vertical and horizontal. Thank you *Smile