Shift + Scroll to Lock Axis
- Rest one finger on the trackpad. Hold Shift.
- Hold Shift and use a two-finger scroll to lock horizontal scrolling. Ideal for wide timelines, spreadsheets, and code.
- …and down again.
- Lift and release the modifier.
- Rest two fingers on the trackpad. Hold Shift.
- Hold Shift and use a two-finger scroll to lock horizontal scrolling. Ideal for wide timelines, spreadsheets, and code.
- …and down again.
- Keep holding until the result appears.
- Lift your fingers. Release the modifier.
Ready
Why it works
Hold Shift and use a two‑finger scroll to lock horizontal scrolling. Ideal for wide timelines, spreadsheets, and code.