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Let's say I want to make a gallery-like interface, somewhat similar to Windows 8 tiles (and any other interfaces like it, that's just the first that comes to mind at 3AM XD)

It works great on touchscreen devices, I can swipe horizontally, and the interface slides across easily.

But on the computer... it's a pain in the arse. Especially since I'm used to Shift+MouseWheel scrolling horizontally in GIMP XD

Is it possible to make the mousewheel scroll horizontally instead of vertically, or should I build my interface to be vertical instead?

Niet the Dark Absol
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  • possible duplicate of [jquery horizontal scroll with mousewheel](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2842041/jquery-horizontal-scroll-with-mousewheel) or possibly http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2346958/how-to-do-a-horizontal-scroll-on-mouse-wheel-scroll – jprofitt Jan 30 '14 at 02:37
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    Absolutely positively never ever suggest jQuery on my questions, please :p – Niet the Dark Absol Jan 30 '14 at 03:02
  • I did consider that when voting ;) That's where the second link comes in. – jprofitt Jan 30 '14 at 03:04
  • I can not answer, but would like to comment. I believe that you should build the application to scroll the horizonal way. I believe it varies according to what you really want in the project. I personally think that vertical scrolling is better in most cases and horizontal scrolling is more a whim, but like I said it can all vary, all will depend on what is best for your project. – Protomen Jan 30 '14 at 03:19
  • Hmm... since there will be a scrollbar on computers, I guess the mouse wheel is more of a bonus anyway... I just wish Firefox would be consistent with its mouse wheel events XD – Niet the Dark Absol Jan 30 '14 at 03:31

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