Change Autoscrolling

Changes the Autoscrolling feature in Firefox.

Compatibility

Works with: Firefox 3.6+

Background

Autoscrolling allows you to quickly scroll through a page by clicking the mouse scroll wheel and then moving the mouse up or down.

The Tweak

For those who use their middle button for other uses and can not control the behavior via their mouse software, the autoscrolling can be changed in most all versions of Firefox via:

• Windows: Tools >> Options… >> Advanced >> in the Browsing section, Use autoscrolling
• Linux: Edit >> Preferences >> Advanced >> in the Browsing section, Use autoscrolling
• Mac: Firefox >> Preferences… >> Advanced >> in the Browsing section, Use autoscrolling

Notes

On Windows autoscrolling is turned on by default. On Linux autoscrolling is disabled by default.

Original Article

Updated: November 15, 2025