Is it OK for scrolling interactions to not scroll content?

1. What two types of scrolling should be avoided?
2. Why is scrolling not good?
3. Why you shouldn't use infinite scroll?
4. Are scrollbars necessary?

What two types of scrolling should be avoided?

There are a couple of basic scrolling problems we often see, and that you should be sensitive to. The first is horizontal scrolling, which is typically unnecessary. Unless the interaction is a carousel, a timeline, or an intentionally horizontally structured feature, you should not be seeing a horizontal scrollbar.

Why is scrolling not good?

Scrolling continuously is also harmful to mental health. The addictive quality can lead to obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, and depression. The constant bombardment of stories and images creates the illusion of endless possibilities, leading to a sense of urgency and FOMO (fear of missing out).

Why you shouldn't use infinite scroll?

If you're using infinite scrolling on a long page, you're constantly loading more and more content into memory. This will have a negative impact on page performance, since the browser has much more work to do in order to render the page.

Are scrollbars necessary?

A scrollbar is needed in instances where there are a lot of items in a dropdown menu. The general rule is that only 6 to 10 items should be visible in the dropdown.