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Scrolling issue on Firefox after upgrading to OS X Mavericks
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This article shows you how to address scrolling issue caused by upgrading to OS X Mavericks.
This article shows you how to address scrolling issue caused by upgrading to OS X Mavericks.
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{for not mac}{note}This article applies to Mac users only.{/note}{/for}
Some OS X Mavericks users have experienced issues scrolling after attempting to swipe to a previous page. This issue has also been reported on other browsers.
Try one of these solutions until Apple delivers a long-term fix.
=Change your System Preferences=
#Click on the Apple icon at the top left corner of your screen to open the menu.
#Choose ''System Preferences'', and then ''General''.
#Set your ''Show scroll bar'' setting to '''Always'''.
=Change your about:config settings=
#Type ''about:config'' in your address bar.
#When the ''This might void your warranty'' warning page appears, click on the {button I'll be careful, I promise!} button to continue.
#In the search box, type in ''browser.gesture.swipe'' to bring up the following preferences:
#;[[Image:config swipe]]
#Right-click on any one of these preferences and select {menu Modify} to edit its value.
#Delete all the text in the string value field, and then click {button OK} to save your changes.
#;[[Image:clear config]]
#Repeat steps 4-6 for each of the following preferences:
*browser.gesture.swipe.down
*browser.gesture.swipe.left
*browser.gesture.swipe.right
*browser.gesture.swipe.up
{warning}Changing your ''about:config'' settings could affect Firefox's performance. To change your settings back to the default, right-click on the preference and select {menu Reset}.{/warning}
{for not mac}{note}This article applies to Mac users only.{/note}{/for}
Some OS X Mavericks users have experienced issues scrolling after attempting to swipe to a previous page. This issue has also been reported on other browsers.
Try one of these solutions until Apple delivers a long-term fix.
=Change your System Preferences=
#Click on the Apple icon at the top left corner of your screen to open the menu.
#Choose ''System Preferences'', and then ''General''.
#Set your ''Show scroll bar'' setting to '''Always'''.
=Change your about:config settings=
#Type ''about:config'' in your address bar.
#When the ''This might void your warranty'' warning page appears, click on the {button I'll be careful, I promise!} button to continue.
#In the search box, type in ''browser.gesture.swipe'' to bring up the following preferences:
#;[[Image:config swipe]]
#Right-click on any one of these preferences and select {menu Modify} to edit its value.
#Delete all the text in the string value field, and then click {button OK} to save your changes.
#;[[Image:clear config]]
#Repeat steps 4-5 for each of the following preferences:
*browser.gesture.swipe.down
*browser.gesture.swipe.left
*browser.gesture.swipe.right
*browser.gesture.swipe.up
{warning}Changing your ''about:config'' settings could affect Firefox's performance. To change your settings back to the default, right-click on the preference and select {menu Reset}.{/warning}
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