Smooth Scroll List Boxes Windows 11
| Platform | Default Smooth Scrolling | Effort to Implement | Windows 11 Fluent Feel | |----------|--------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------| | Win32 ListBox | ❌ No | High (custom drawing + scrolling) | Poor | | Windows Forms ListBox | ❌ No | Medium (owner-draw or 3rd-party) | Medium | | WPF ListBox (CanContentScroll=False) | ✅ Yes | Low (just set property) | Good | | WinUI 3 ListView/ListBox | ✅ Yes | None (default) | Excellent | | Custom (Direct2D) | ✅ Yes | Very High | Excellent |
<!-- Windows 11 Smooth Scroll Pattern --> <ScrollViewer x:Name="MyScroller"> <ItemsRepeater x:Name="MyList" ItemsSource="x:Bind MyItems"> <ItemsRepeater.ItemTemplate> <DataTemplate x:DataType="model:MyItemType"> <TextBlock Text="x:Bind Name" /> </DataTemplate> </ItemsRepeater.ItemTemplate> </ItemsRepeater> </ScrollViewer> smooth scroll list boxes windows 11
Press , type sysdm.cpl , and hit Enter to open System Properties . | Platform | Default Smooth Scrolling | Effort
Implementing smooth scrolling improves perceived performance, reduces cognitive friction, and aligns with Windows 11’s modern design language. TextBlock Text="x:Bind Name" />
SystemParameters.MenuAnimation == true // WinForms/WPF SystemParametersInfo(SPI_GETCLIENTAREAANIMATION, ...) // Win32
The classic LISTBOX does not support smooth scrolling natively.