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Prepositions after verbs

'Scroll through' or 'scroll to'?

Both combinations are common in digital contexts, but they describe different actions.

Quick answer

Difference between 'scroll through' and 'scroll to'

Use 'scroll through' when moving across content such as pages, photos, or messages. Use 'scroll to' when moving until you reach a specific point or section.

She scrolled through the photos on her phone.
Please scroll to the bottom of the page.
I spent an hour scrolling through social media.
Scroll to chapter five for the details.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
scroll through + content

Moving across content

Use 'scroll through' for browsing material continuously.

He scrolled through the comments quickly.
They were scrolling through old emails.
2
scroll to + point or section

Reaching a destination on a page

Use 'scroll to' when you want to arrive at a specific place in content.

Scroll to the next section for instructions.
She scrolled to the end of the article.
3
scroll down + page

Moving lower on a screen

Use 'scroll down' for downward movement on a screen or document.

Please scroll down the page slowly.
He scrolled down the menu to find the option.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
scroll through
She scrolled through the gallery.
browse content from one item to another
scroll to
Scroll to the conclusion.
move until reaching a specific point
scroll down
Scroll down for more information.
move lower on a screen
scroll up
I scrolled up to reread the message.
move higher on a screen

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using 'scroll through' for a destination

Use 'scroll to' when naming a target point.

✕ Scroll through page 10. ✓ Scroll to page 10.

Using 'scroll to' for general browsing

Use 'through' when moving across many items.

✕ She scrolled to the photos for an hour. ✓ She scrolled through the photos for an hour.

Leaving out the object after 'scroll through'

The phrase normally names the content being browsed.

✕ He scrolled through all evening. ✓ He scrolled through the news feed all evening.

Confusing movement and destination

'Through' suggests process; 'to' suggests arrival.

✕ Scroll through the bottom of the page. ✓ Scroll to the bottom of the page.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She spent the evening scrolling ___ travel videos.
2. Please scroll ___ the FAQ section.
3. Scroll ___ for the full article.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'scroll through' and 'scroll to'?

'Scroll through' means browse content. 'Scroll to' means move until reaching a specific point.

Can I say 'scroll through to the end'?

Yes. In that sentence, 'through' describes browsing and 'to the end' gives the destination.

Is 'scroll down' interchangeable with 'scroll to'?

Not always. 'Scroll down' describes direction, while 'scroll to' focuses on the destination.

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