scrollable

Movable by dragging

Scrollable describes content or an interface element that can be moved up, down, or sideways to reveal more than fits in the visible area: a scrollable list of options, The page isn't scrollable on mobile.

The term belongs to computing and web design, where screens routinely contain more content than they can display at once.

digital

touchscreen

Input-sensitive display panel

mouse wheel · drag · flick · content · list · refresh · viewport · pagination · lazy loading · parallax

interface

widget

Unspecified small device

clickable · usability · accessibility · drag · zoom · pinch · tap · hover · multitouch · fluid

document

parchment

Treated hide for manuscripts

  • manuscriptOriginal text before publication
  • papyrusAncient plant-derived writing material
  • vellumPrepared calfskin for writing

codex · text · Dead Sea Scrolls · ancient text · unfurling · calligraphy

Categories
Opposites
content mobility

scrollablefixed

Restored or immovable

static · locked · stationary · immovable · frozen

content sizing

scrollablecontained

Kept within limits

bounded

Family

scroll, scrolled, scrolling, scrollwork, scroll bar, scroller, unscrolled, scrollbar

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G