Windows – Middle-click on Windows’ scroll bars

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I'm a spoiled KDE brat who must work with Windows a bit. Kwin, the KDE window manager, allows one to middle-click on any scrollbar in any application and the window will scroll to that location. I found a SU answer that describes how to Ctrl-click to scroll to position however is there any way to configure a middle-click for the same function? Note also that the Ctrl-Click does not work in Firefox.

Thanks.

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(I know this is an older question but wanted to share anyway since it was unanswered.)

This can be done with Firefox. I'll update this answer soon as I test settings in other browsers:

In Firefox (tested with v27.0)

  • In the address bar, type about:config and hit enter:

the about config window

  • In the search box, type middle to filter the search options:

typing in the search box filters the search

  • You'll see an option called middlemouse.scrollbarPosition -- note that it defaults to false:

the middlemouse.scrollbarPosition option

  • Right-click on the option and select Toggle, or double-click it:

toggling the option

  • The option will now read true and User set:

the option toggled to true

  • Restart Firefox and it should work as expected. I tested with a T650 touchpad.
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