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The thread discusses using the mouse wheel to scroll horizontally in Windows applications with content that extends beyond the visible area, suggesting it as a smoother alternative to dragging the scrollbar. The original poster shares this tip, and others confirm finding it comfortable and efficient. Overall, the discussion is positive, emphasizing a useful and simple workaround to improve navigation.
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Again, if, you, already, know this, just pretend you never read it, here.

And, I, really could have, maybe, should have mentioned this long ago.

Let's say:

1. You have a non-Touch PC or laptop.

2. Your mouse has a wheel (pretty common)

3. You select an APP, such as News, Photos, Games... anything w/ heaps of content to the right ----->

4. There is a scroll bar @ the bottom that can be grabbed to move ----> to view the content.

BUT... (you don't need to use it)

5. Spinning the wheel towards you (normally, go down) will move the screen to the right ----->

6. Spinning the wheel away from you (normally, go up) will move the screen to the left <--------

Just like you were swiping your finger across it.

Wheeeeeeeeee, don't have bother trying to grab & move the bar. Much easier, smoother & more accurate w/ using the wheel.

Cheers,

Drew

 

davehc

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Maybe it is old news? dunno. But I find, with my ancient test hardware, it is quicker to use the bar than the mouse scroll wheel.
 

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No worries; whatever feels most comfy. Really, just another instance of me letting folks know what's possible... even though, sometimes, may be something folks, already, know.

Drew
 

bornin1990

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I tried it and for me it is quite comfortable.
 

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You're welcome, glad to be of service.

Cheers,
Drew