Scroll Bar missing in Microsoft Teams [Fix]

If the vertical/horizontal scroll bar is missing in your Microsoft Teams app then this post will help you. This can be frustrating as it makes you unable to scroll through or move across a page. If you are experiencing the same problem, we have you covered. You can follow the fixes mentioned in this post and get back the scroll bar in Teams.

Fix Scroll Bar missing in Microsoft Teams

If the horizontal or vertical scroll bar is missing in Microsoft Teams, here are the methods you can use to fix the issue:

1. Try the Teams web app.
2. Delete the Teams cache.
3. Launch Teams in compatibility mode.
4. Repair or reset Microsoft Teams.
5. Reinstall the Teams app.

Before you attempt these troubleshooting methods, restart the Teams app or your PC to check if it’s a temporary issue.

1] Try the Teams web app

Some affected users have reported that using the Microsoft Teams web app version helped them fix the issue. You can go to https://teams.microsoft.com in a web browser and sign into your Teams account. Start using the app and check if the same issue persists or not.

If you want to use the Teams desktop app, move on to the next fix to resolve the issue.

2] Delete the Teams cache

Corrupted cache files and data can cause various issues in Teams. So, if the scenario is applicable, delete the cache data associated with the Teams app to fix the error. Here’s how you can do that:

• First, completely close Microsoft Teams using Task Manager.
• Now, open the Run command box using Win+R and enter %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams in its Open box.
• Next, go to the below folders and clear all the files:

  application cache\cache
  blob_storage
  Cache
  databases
  GPUcache
  IndexedDB
  Local Storage
  tmp

• Finally, reopen the Teams app and check if the scroll bar appears or working correctly.

Read: Fix Microsoft Teams Join button is missing or not working.

3] Launch Teams in compatibility mode

If the issue occurs due to incompatibility issues, you can try launching Teams in compatibility mode and see if it helps. Here’s how:

• First, close Teams and go to the Teams desktop shortcut or directory where Teams main executable is stored.
• Now, right-click on the executable and select the Properties option from the context menu.
• Next, go to the Compatibility tab and tick the Run this program in compatibility mode for checkbox.
• After that, select an old version of Windows, preferably Windows 8, and press the Apply > OK button to save changes.

See: Microsoft Teams Calendar missing or not showing.

4] Repair or reset Microsoft Teams

This problem could be caused due to some corrupted customizations or userdata for Teams. Hence, you can try repairing the app and check if the problem is resolved. If not, you can reset Teams to its original default settings to fix the issue. Here’s how to do that:

• First, close Teams if it is running in the background.
• Now, open Settings using Win+I and go to the Apps tab.
• Next, click on the Installed apps option.
• After that, select the three-dot menu button present next to Microsoft Teams and choose Advanced options.
• Then, scroll down to the Reset section and click on the Repair button.
• Check if the issue is resolved. If not, use the Reset button instead of Repair and follow the prompted instructions.

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5] Reinstall the Teams app

In case the issue persists, you can reinstall the Teams app. Uninstall Teams completely from your PC, restart your computer, download the Teams installer from the Microsft website, and install it on your PC. You can also try using its UWP version and install Teams from Microsoft Store. The issue should be resolved now.

See: Microsoft Teams Recording is Missing.

That’s it.

Where is the menu bar in Teams?

The menu bar is typically present at the left-side panel in Microsoft Teams. You can view menus like Chat, Calendar, Channels, Teams, and Activity here. Simply navigate to this sidebar and access the desired menu you want to use.

How do I get the scroll bar back in Excel team?

To show the scrollbar in Microsoft Excel, you can customize its settings. Here are the steps to do that:

• First, open Excel and go to File > Options.
• Now, move to the Advanced tab from the left side.
• Next, under the Display options for this workbook section, tick the Show horizontal scroll bar and Show vertical scroll bar checkboxes.
• Finally, press the OK button to apply new settings.

Now read: Excel not scrolling smoothly or properly.