Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scrolling

verb
/ˈskroʊlɪŋ/
Definition
The action of moving displayed text or graphics up or down on a computer screen or similar display by means of a mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen.
Examples
  • She spent hours scrolling through social media posts.
  • The user was scrolling down the webpage to find the information they needed.
  • Scrolling through the photos, he reminisced about the past.
Meaning
Scrolling allows users to navigate through digital content by sliding the viewable area vertically or horizontally.
Synonyms
  • moving
  • shifting
  • sliding