Mac not scrolling downward on certain pages

For the past 2 days, my Mac has not been scrolling downward on certain pages, whether I am using the trackpad or the arrows. Any suggestions for a solution are welcome


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Original Title: Scrolling Issue

Posted on Sep 14, 2025 9:13 PM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2025 10:32 PM

Have you tried restaring your Mac?

Either the webpage is glitching or your Mac’s input settings are tripping up. First thing I’d try is testing in a different browser or app, if it only happens in Safari or Chrome, clearing cache or updating the browser usually fixes it.

If it’s system-wide, restart your Mac and check System Settings > Trackpad/Keyboard > Scroll & Gestures to make sure nothing got toggled off. Also try booting into Safe Mode to rule out third-party extensions. Nine times out of ten, it’s either a browser bug or a stuck background process, not actual hardware.

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Sep 14, 2025 10:32 PM in response to MaryC777

Have you tried restaring your Mac?

Either the webpage is glitching or your Mac’s input settings are tripping up. First thing I’d try is testing in a different browser or app, if it only happens in Safari or Chrome, clearing cache or updating the browser usually fixes it.

If it’s system-wide, restart your Mac and check System Settings > Trackpad/Keyboard > Scroll & Gestures to make sure nothing got toggled off. Also try booting into Safe Mode to rule out third-party extensions. Nine times out of ten, it’s either a browser bug or a stuck background process, not actual hardware.

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