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The "scroll arrows" are only active when there is more content than the window can show at its present size. Originally, each arrow was at either end of the scrollbar.
The "scrollbox" is the box between the arrows which you can grab to scroll the window (also only active when needed).
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[Smart Scrolling off] |
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With Smart Scrolling on, the arrows are together at one end, and the scrollbox is "proportional." This actively adjusts the size of the box to show how much of the total contents are shown in the window. It gives a better idea of relative window size.
We like the new scrollbox, but not the new arrow placement. A better option is to have BOTH arrows at BOTH ends, for quick access to these essential controls from anywhere on the screen.
But the Appearance control panel only gives you two Smart Scrolling options: "on" or "off," which affect both the arrows and the box. It is set to "on" by default, but there is no option for double arrows at both ends.
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[Smart Scrolling on] |
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The "best of both worlds" solution is the one-time use of a simple application which gives you access to hidden settings. Download this tiny app and run it once. It will offer you choices and then change the settings for you.
This "Smarter ScrollBar" stays in effect through restarts, until you change it again with the app or in the Appearance CP. (No control panels or extensions are installed. These hidden settings are in the Mac OS, but Appearance can't access them.)
See below for the step-by-step method...
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[Smarter ScrollBar] |
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