Shift + Scroll to Lock Axis

trackpad fn ⌃ control ⌥ option ⌘ command ⇧ shift
  • 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.
Speed 1.25×

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Why it works

Hold Shift and use a two‑finger scroll to lock horizontal scrolling. Ideal for wide timelines, spreadsheets, and code.

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