How to Make Scrollbars Easier to See on Windows 10 and Windows 11
Windows 10 and Windows 11 by design make scrollbars nearly invisible until you hover over them. While this is supposed to be a cool GUI feature, it makes scrollbars harder to see. But it’s easy to change if you know how.
To make your scrollbars visible all the time, and easier to see, do this…
Windows 11
1. Press & hold down the Windows key and tap the U key to open Accessibility.
2. In Windows 11 >Settings > Accessibility look under “Visual effects”. Next to “Always show scrollbars” turn the switch on.
See the screenshot below.
Windows 10
Press & hold down the Windows key and tap the U key to open Ease of Access.
Under Ease of Access, locate the “Simplify and personalize Windows” section and turn the switch next to “Automatically hide scroll bars in Windows” to “Off”. See the screenshot below.
And that’s all there is to making scrollbars easier to see and your Windows a little less “cool” but more functional.
Oh my gosh You absolutely made my week Thanks the great tip. I am a happy camper
Well, I’ve had this annoyance ever since a recent Microsoft update, I was happy to see your “fix”. However, when I went to that area you’ve described, I see that the “On” button was already turned on! What else can I do?