Appearance of scroll bar

How do I change the size and color of the scroll bar?
Hi Ken

My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

In order to do that, you need to use a free utility called WinAero Tweaker, its a free download.

https://winaero.com/blog/how-to-change-the-size...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
Best regards,
Andre Da Costa
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After 2 hours with MS consultants via chat and phone, I learned that the appearance of the scroll bar cannot be changed.  I am suspicious of the app you recommended with annoying ads.  I give up.  Windows should have consulted another user experience company.

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Well, we have recommended WinAero Tweaker in the past and have never gotten a complaint from anyone about it having anything malicious. The developer makes it for free and he does need to have a source of income to maintain it, especially with new versions of Windows 10 every 6 months.

You can download it from techspot for peace of mind.

https://www.techspot.com/downloads/6911-winaero...

But industry websites have recommended it:

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3152092/how-to-...

https://www.ghacks.net/2017/11/16/winaero-tweak...

https://betanews.com/2018/03/14/roundup-windows...

The conclusion is, it has filled a lot of the gaps missing in Windows 10.

That said, if you don't want to use it, I would also recommend you submit a feature request; send me the short link so I can vote on it and bring it to the attention of the Windows engineers.

https://windows10.help/blogs/entry/54-how-to-su...

Information in the above link is sourced from a trusted Microsoft MVP blog.

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
Best regards,
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