Definition of «scroll»

A scroll is a long, narrow strip of paper or other material rolled up into a tube. It can also refer to an unbroken sequence of text displayed on a computer screen that continuously moves downward as new content is added at the bottom. In a historical context, it may refer to a hand-written document written on a scroll made from papyrus or parchment, which was rolled up and unrolled as needed.

Usage examples

Scroll down the webpage to read more content.
Use the scroll wheel on your mouse to navigate through a long document.
Scroll through the list of options to find the one you're looking for.
Swipe up or down on your touchscreen device to scroll through a social media feed.
Press the arrow keys on your keyboard to scroll through a PDF file.
Drag the scroll bar on the side of the screen to view different sections of a webpage.
Use the two-finger gesture on your touchpad to scroll horizontally across a wide spreadsheet.
Scroll back up to review the previous messages in a chat conversation.
Turn the dial on a handheld GPS device to scroll through a menu of navigation options.
Use the scroll function on a digital camera to view different photos on the display.

Phrases with «scroll»

Sentences with «scroll»

One of the best pieces of Elder Scrolls Online is the crafting. (gamesradar.com)
On the left hand side there's a few buttons for scrolling through all the options, like navigation, devices (for a plugged in cell phone) and the radio. (autoline.tv)
In our latest Elder Scrolls Online column, we take a look at that notion. (mmorpg.com)
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Definition of «scroll»

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