FREEWARE: Thick Scroll - UI Mod for MSFS on PC & Xbox

Mar 19, 2024

By Edson Soriano

FREEWARE: Thick Scroll - UI Mod for MSFS on PC & Xbox

Hello Captain!

Have you noticed the trend of razor thin scroll bars in some of your commonly used apps? Some devs make them auto-widen when you hover them, others don't bother, and some devs have excluded scroll bars altogether!

Accessibility is sadly an often overlooked component in gaming UI/UX. But there are also issues that affect everyone, ever scroll with a mouse wheel only to have the sim zoom in or out or have it scroll thru the content of pulldowns (graphics settings) you didn't want to modify instead of scrolling the list you expected to browse?

Scroll bars also serve as a visual indicator that there is more on the page if you're a mouse wheel scroller. Thick Scroll widens in-sim scroll bars, making them easier to see and use. When we design with accessibility in mind, it benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities or impairments.

Broaden your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience with Thick Scroll – Stop squinting and start scrolling.

MS Flight Simulator 2020

$0.00 USD

Thick Scroll

A UI mod that thickens the default scroll bars across the simulator.

Introducing "Thick Scroll," a quality-of-life UI mod for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) that refines navigation and interaction within the sim. This mod enhances the usability and accessibility of MSFS by significantly thickening the default scroll bars across the simulator.

Recognizing the community's diverse needs, our mod also aims to help users who may need help with the often-overlooked challenge of interacting with thin, hard-to-grab scroll bars.

However, there are also universal issues. Have you ever tried scrolling with a mouse wheel only to find the simulator zooming in or out unexpectedly? Or perhaps scrolling through the contents of pulldowns, such as graphics settings, that you didn't intend to modify instead of browsing the list you expected? This is not an issue when using a scroll bar. Yes, one exists, but we've made it better. Thick Scroll is not just a mod; it's a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that the thrill of flight is accessible to all by offering a more inclusive and accessible UI experience.

Broaden your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience with Thick Scroll – Stop squinting and start scrolling.

Features

Enhanced Visibility: With Thick Scroll, the scroll bars become more prominent, making them easier to locate at a glance, especially in complex control panels and menus.
Improved Accuracy: Improves accuracy of grabbing the scroll bar by 42%
Improved Precision: The increased scroll bar thickness improves ease of use during critical flight phases, ensuring smoother navigation through menus and settings.
Accessibility Boost: This mod is a significant step forward in making MSFS more accessible to individuals with motor impairments or those who find the default scroll bars challenging to use. Thick Scroll enables a wider range of sim enthusiasts to enjoy flying without compromise.
Seamless Integration: Thick Scroll is designed to blend seamlessly with the existing MSFS interface, maintaining the sim's aesthetic while enhancing usability.

Available here (PC)

Available on Orbx (PC)

Available on Marketplace (PC)

Available on Marketplace (Xbox)

Available on Flightsim.to (PC)