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scroll up

/skrəʊl ʌp/
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verb

To move a page, screen, or document upward with a mouse, touchpad, or finger so earlier content appears. This is common on phones, computers, and tablets.

  • Scroll up to see the first message.
  • Please scroll up a little.
  • I scrolled up to read the title again.

Adinary Nuance

Scroll up is a digital action phrase, not a general movement phrase. It tells someone to move the screen upward, so earlier content appears. It is closer to scroll down, swipe up, and move up the page than to raise or lift.

In other languages

Vietnamese
cuộn lên
Spanish
desplazar hacia arriba
Chinese
向上滚动
Japanese
上にスクロールする
Korean
위로 스크롤하다

Etymology

Scroll comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French and Old French words for a rolled or turning motion. Up is Old English and adds the direction; the phrase became common with digital screens in the late 20th century.

Common phrases

scroll up a bitscroll up the pagescroll back up

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

Is scroll up formal or informal?
It is neutral and very common in everyday digital use.
What is the difference between scroll up and move up?
Scroll up is for screens. Move up is more general and can mean physical movement.
Can I say swipe up instead of scroll up?
Sometimes, but not always. Swipe up is for touchscreens; scroll up can also be for a mouse or trackpad.