When browsing Safari, you may have noticed the elastic scrolling feature that gives you a smooth and bouncy scrolling experience while navigating through web pages. While this feature can be fun to interact with, some users might prefer a more traditional scrolling behavior. If you're looking to disable elastic scrolling in Safari on your macOS device, this article will guide you through the steps to achieve that.
Firstly, open Safari on your Mac by clicking on its icon in the dock or searching for it using Spotlight. Once Safari is open, navigate to any website to access the Safari menu. Look for the "Safari" option in the top-left corner of your screen next to the Apple logo. Click on it to reveal a drop-down menu.
From the drop-down menu, select "Preferences." This will open a new window with various settings and options for Safari. In this window, click on the "Advanced" tab located on the far right of the menu bar. The Advanced tab gives you access to more specific settings for Safari, including the option to disable elastic scrolling.
Within the Advanced tab, you will find a checkbox labeled "Show Develop menu in menu bar." Make sure this checkbox is selected. Enabling the Develop menu will give you access to additional developer tools and settings within Safari.
After enabling the Develop menu, close the Preferences window by clicking the red "X" button in the top-left corner. Now look at the top menu bar of your screen; you should see a new option labeled "Develop" next to "Bookmarks." Click on the "Develop" menu to reveal a drop-down list of options.
In the Develop menu, look for "Enter Responsive Design Mode." Hover over this option to reveal a sub-menu. From the sub-menu, select "Enter Responsive Design Mode." This option allows you to simulate different devices and screen sizes for web development purposes, but it also provides access to additional settings, including the ability to disable elastic scrolling.
Once you're in Responsive Design Mode, right-click (or control-click) on the smaller device screen shown in the center. This will reveal a contextual menu with various options. Look for an option that says "Disable elastic scrolling" or a similar phrase. Click on it to disable the elastic scrolling feature in Safari.
Congratulations! You have successfully disabled elastic scrolling in Safari on your Mac. You can now enjoy a more traditional scrolling experience while browsing the web. If you ever wish to re-enable elastic scrolling, simply follow the same steps and toggle the setting back on.