How to Fix Missing Scroll Bar in Chrome

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Disable Extensions

Extensions are small packages of scripts that help improve the look, performance, and utility of the browser and the web-based versions of the apps we use on our computers. However, they can also mess up how other extensions work and break how the Chrome browser functions. You may need to uninstall newly installed extensions.

Step 1:Launch the Chrome browser, type the path below in the address bar, and hitEnter.

Step 2:Toggle off your most recently added extensions or clickRemoveto get rid of them totally.

Fix 2: Disable Overlay-Scrollbar Flag

Flags are experimental featuresstill under development and may or may not see the light of day. If the Overlay Scrollbars flag has been enabled in the past, it may be triggering the scrolling issue, and you must disable it.

Step 1:Launch the Chrome browser, type the path below in the address bar, and hitEnter.

Step 2:Then, search forOverlay Scrollbarsand disable it.

Fix 3: Turn off Hardware Acceleration

Hardware Acceleration was introduced in Chrome to simplify and improve media consumption. However, it has interfered with other features in some cases, and disabling it could fix the scrolling issue.

Step 1:Launch the Chrome browser, type the path below in the address bar, and hitEnter.

Step 2:Toggle offUse graphics acceleration when available.

Fix 4: Enable Always Show Scrollbar (Mac)

On a Mac, you may enable the Show Scrollbar feature. This is an excellent workaround because it overrides applications on a system level, ensuring a permanent scrollbar.

Step 1:Click theApple iconat the top left corner of your Mac menu bar and clickSystem Settings.

Step 2:Click theAppearanceoption on the sidebar and selectAlwaysunder the Show scroll bars section.

Fix 5: Reset or Reinstall Chrome

If bad configurations have led to the missing scroll bar in Chrome, a reset will be the perfect solution. While it will not delete your bookmarks and saved passwords, you will lose customized settings. Follow the steps below.

Step 1:Launch the Chrome browser, type the path below in the address bar, and hitEnter.

Step 2:ClickRestore settings to their original defaults.

Step 3:Click theReset Settingsbutton.

If a reset does not work, consideruninstalling Chromeand reinstalling a freshly downloaded copy of the application.

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Last updated on 27 May, 2024

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