Q: Is there a way to move the scroll bars to left side?

Hi everyone,

I am left handed and have very limited shoulder mobility. Life would be a whole heck of a lot better if there was a way to get a scroll bar on the left side of the windows in Finder, Safari, etc.

Surely there must be a way to do this?

thanks,

gothamgrl

Intel, Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Apr 5, 2016 4:11 PM

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by ASCarlisle,

ASCarlisle Apr 5, 2016 4:17 PM in response to gothamgirl
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Apr 5, 2016 4:17 PM in response to gothamgirl

This isn't an option in OS X. But what device are you using? A laptop or a desktop Mac?
On a Macbook you can use 2 fingers to scroll which may be less movement for you.
If you're using a magic mouse, then the same principal applies. (OS X El Capitan: Use an Apple Magic Mouse)
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gothamgirl Apr 5, 2016 4:27 PM in response to ASCarlisle
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Apr 5, 2016 4:27 PM in response to ASCarlisle

Thanks for your reply.

I am using a Wacom tablet and stylus with a desktop Mac.
I use the Wacom tablet because I like to draw, and that tool gives me the most freedom to do that.
In Photoshop, I can move the menus and palettes around to a comfortable and easy setup.

But the navigation through OSX is very frustrating.

thanks.
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ASCarlisle Apr 5, 2016 4:37 PM in response to gothamgirl
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Apr 5, 2016 4:37 PM in response to gothamgirl

I have a Wacom (bamboo) tablet too. On mine there is a scroll wheel at the top which is a nice short distance away from the drawing surface. Does your model have that?
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gothamgirl Apr 5, 2016 4:53 PM in response to ASCarlisle
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Apr 5, 2016 4:53 PM in response to ASCarlisle

I have the Cintiq. It doesn't have the scroll wheel - but now that you mentioned it, I think it came with a little remote that had a wheel on it. I will definitely dig that out and see if that can help! Wacom to the rescue!

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gothamgirl Apr 5, 2016 5:03 PM in response to ASCarlisle
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Apr 5, 2016 5:03 PM in response to ASCarlisle

Hey I just dug out an old Wacom Intuos with the wheel you mentioned. I programmed it to scroll and that helps a lot. Thanks for your help.

Thank you ASCarlisle!
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