In some instances, a web page will scroll by itself when the cursor is placed over the page. On Facebook, this can be more of a hindrance than a useful feature, as it prevents you from reading text or looking at interesting content at your own pace.
Unfortunately, there is no clear and straightforward way of preventing Facebook from auto scrolling, as this seems to be an issue that only affects a handful of users. However, you might want to try one of the methods below in an effort to stop auto scrolling on Facebook:
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Method 1: Change your PC settings
One thing that might help with auto scrolling on websites, including Facebook, is changing the settings directly on your computer. Here’s how to do it:
- Click the Windows icon, and then select Control Panel.
- Choose the Mouse option, and then click on the Wheel tab.
- Under Vertical Scrolling, select One Screen at a Time.
- Click on Apply, and then click OK to save changes.
Method 2: Clear cache from your browser
Although a temporary solution, another thing some people found helpful is clearing the cache from their browser. Here’s how you can do it as well, in some of the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome – Go to chrome://settings/clearBrowserData. Here, check the box next to cache (as well as cookies and browsing history if you wish) and then press Clear Data.
- Mozilla Firefox – Click on the Menu button, and select Options. Here, you will find the Privacy and Security panel. In the Cookies and Site Data section, click Clear Data. Check the box next to cache (as well as cookies if you wish) and then press Clear.
- Safari – The fastest way to clear cache in Safari is to use the shortcut CMD + ALT + E. This will open the Clear Caches section, where you can delete the collected cache.
Method 3: Use Chrome’s experimental features
If you’re using Google Chrome, the browser also has some experimental features that some users found helpful when it comes to auto scrolling. Just follow the steps below to try it as well:
- In the Chrome search bar, type in chrome://flags/#enable-scroll-anchoring
- Next to Implicit Root Scroller, click Enable.
Note: By using any of the experimental features, you might lose some of your browsing data or compromise your security, so be cautious.
Method 4: Report a problem to Facebook
If none of these methods end up working, you can always report your problems directly to Facebook in the site’s Help section. Hopefully, you will find your answer here, or customer support might alternatively help to fix your auto scrolling issues.
While there is no straightforward way of stopping Facebook from auto scrolling, one of the methods described above might help to resolve your issues, as they have been reported to work by other users.
