Question 1

How do I change the scrollbar color in OverlayScrollbars?

Accepted Answer

Use CSS custom properties like --os-handle-bg for the handle background. Apply these in a custom theme class and set it via the scrollbars.theme option, as detailed in the styling section.

Question 2

Does OverlayScrollbars work with React virtual scrolling libraries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the README explicitly states support for all virtual scrolling libraries, and it can integrate via framework components or vanilla JS initialization for seamless compatibility.

Question 3

OverlayScrollbars vs native CSS scrollbar styling: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

OverlayScrollbars is better for deep customization and consistent cross-browser behavior, while native CSS styling (like ::webkit-scrollbar) is lighter but limited to WebKit browsers and less flexible.

Question 4

How to handle scroll events with OverlayScrollbars?

Accepted Answer

Use the instance's on method to listen to the 'scroll' event, or access the viewport element via elements() to attach native scroll listeners, as shown in the events and FAQ sections.

Question 5

Is OverlayScrollbars accessible for screen readers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it preserves native accessibility by maintaining standard scrolling semantics and ARIA attributes, though custom themes should ensure sufficient color contrast and focus indicators.

Question 6

What browsers does OverlayScrollbars support?

Accepted Answer

It supports Firefox 59+, Chrome 55+, Opera 42+, Edge 15+, and Safari 10+, with plugins for older browser compatibility, as listed in the goals section.

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