- Is horizontal scroll bad UX?
- What two types of scrolling should be avoided?
- Is scrolling good UX?
- Are scrollbars necessary?
Is horizontal scroll bad UX?
Horizontal scrolling involves more effort since users typically have to move their mouse pointer to a specifically designated area on the screen and drag (while holding the mouse button) or click. In addition to this, some horizontal scrolling implementations make the design judder and hence impair user experience.
What two types of scrolling should be avoided?
There are a couple of basic scrolling problems we often see, and that you should be sensitive to. The first is horizontal scrolling, which is typically unnecessary. Unless the interaction is a carousel, a timeline, or an intentionally horizontally structured feature, you should not be seeing a horizontal scrollbar.
Is scrolling good UX?
With the average end user spending 69% of their media time on smartphones, attention to mobile UX features is a top priority. Scrolling is a vital part of this user experience, and it's one that's frequently underrated. Scrolling is how people will find your content.
Are scrollbars necessary?
A scrollbar is needed in instances where there are a lot of items in a dropdown menu. The general rule is that only 6 to 10 items should be visible in the dropdown.