SmoothWheel - Customizable Smooth Scrolling for Firefox
Enhance Firefox Scrolling with SmoothWheel
If you appreciate the smooth scrolling functionality within Firefox and desire greater control over its behavior, the SmoothWheel extension provides a solution. It allows for personalized adjustments to the scrolling experience. This article details the features of version 0.44.19.20090811.3.
Installation and Initial Configuration
Following the installation of the SmoothWheel extension, accessing the options panel is the recommended first step. The options are organized into two primary tabs, facilitating straightforward customization.
The “Basic Tab” offers controls for Scroll Speed, Scroll Step Size, hotkey assignments, keyboard usage preferences, extension disabling, and a compatibility mode. Changes are applied instantly with a simple click of the “Apply Button,” allowing for immediate testing.
The Scroll Speed options are conveniently presented in a drop-down menu, offering a range of choices.
Adjusting the Scroll Step Size allows users to significantly alter the amount of page movement per wheel rotation. Furthermore, the step size can be defined both as a percentage of the page and in screen pixels, providing granular control.
Advanced Customization Options
The Advanced Tab unlocks further customization possibilities. Here, you can fine-tune settings such as Adaptive Duration, Adaptive Step, Bigger Step, Smaller Step, FPS Limit, and Enable Soft-edge. These options enable a truly personalized scrolling experience.
A helpful feature within the Advanced Tab is the detailed explanation provided when hovering over each drop-down menu option. This clarifies the function of each adjustment, assisting users in making informed choices.
For example, hovering over the FPS Limit drop-down reveals a comprehensive description of its effect.
Final Thoughts
SmoothWheel is an exceptional extension for users who wish to extensively modify their webpage scrolling behavior. It effectively eliminates sluggish scrolling, providing a more responsive and enjoyable browsing experience.
Links
- Download the SmoothWheel Extension (Mozilla Add-ons)
- Download the SmoothWheel Extension (SmoothWheel Homepage)