Lock Scroll with a Vengeance
2 days ago
- #UI Design
- #Scrolling
- #Scroll Lock
- Scroll Lock was originally added for spreadsheets to change the behavior of arrow keys, moving the spreadsheet instead of the cursor.
- Modern scrolling solutions like scrollbars, mice with wheels, and trackpads have largely replaced Scroll Lock's functionality.
- Some modern TV apps (Netflix, HBO Max, YouTube) use a Scroll Lock-like scrolling approach, which feels unnatural to some users.
- The Scroll Lock-esque scrolling approach in TV apps can feel claustrophobic and creates usability issues at screen edges.
- The author is curious about how younger generations perceive this scrolling method, given their lack of experience with older spreadsheet software.