Say it like this
- Let me scroll through the logs real quick.
- I was scrolling through the backlog and found a related ticket.
- Can you scroll through the PR and check the changes?
- I scrolled through the error messages but didn't see anything obvious.
- Just scroll through the docs — it's near the bottom.
Use it at work
Reviewing
- Scroll through the doc and leave comments.
- I scrolled through the logs but didn't see anything.
Meetings
- Let me scroll through the slides quickly.
- Can you scroll back up?
UX
- Users have to scroll through too many options.
- Most users don't scroll through the whole page.
Don't say this
You need 'through' after 'scroll' when you mean browsing content. Without 'through', it sounds incomplete.
Practice
Try it
4 quick exercises
1. You want to quickly check the error logs. What do you say?
2. I scrolled through carefully each line of code to find the bug.
3. Can you _____ the PR comments? I think there's some useful feedback.
4. I looked at the document by moving down many times to find the section.
Say it out loud
Phrase 1 of 5
"Let me scroll through the logs real quick."
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More about scroll through
Real examples(7)
- Standup
"I scrolled through the error logs this morning but couldn't find the root cause yet."
- Slack message
"Can you scroll through the thread and see if anyone answered my question?"
- GitHub PR
"I scrolled through the changes and left a few comments on the test file."
- Jira ticket
"Scroll through the comments — the PM added some clarifications yesterday."
- Retrospective
"I scrolled through our sprint metrics and noticed our velocity dropped."
- Sprint planning
"Let's scroll through the backlog and pick items for this sprint."
- Pair programming
"Scroll through the file — I think the function is near the bottom."
More mistakes(2)
- ✕I scrolled through carefully every line.✓I read through every line carefully.
'Scroll through' implies quick browsing. For careful reading, use 'read through' instead.
- ✕Can you scroll through me the code?✓Can you scroll through the code for me?
You scroll through something (the object), not 'through someone'. The person comes at the end with 'for'.
Other forms(4)
- scroll through base form
"I need to scroll through the logs."
- scrolling through present participle
"She's scrolling through the backlog right now."
- scrolled through past tense
"I scrolled through the PR this morning."
- scrolls through third person singular
"He always scrolls through Slack before standup."
Often used with(5)
- scroll through the logs · Very common when debugging or checking errors
- scroll through the backlog · Used in sprint planning and grooming sessions
- scroll through the comments · When reviewing PRs, tickets, or Slack threads
- scroll through the docs · When looking for information in documentation
- scroll through the code · During code reviews or pair programming
Similar words(4)
- browse through · More general; not limited to digital content
- look through · Less specific; can mean reading more carefully
- skim through · Emphasizes reading quickly, not the scrolling action
- go through · More thorough; can imply reading everything
Opposites(4)
- read carefully
- study in detail
- jump to
- search for
Questions(5)
- What's the difference between 'scroll through' and 'read through'?
- 'Scroll through' implies quick browsing — you're looking for something specific or getting an overview. 'Read through' means reading more carefully and thoroughly.
- Can I use 'scroll through' in formal writing?
- Yes, 'scroll through' is acceptable in most workplace writing, including emails and documentation. It's neutral enough for professional use.
- Do I always need 'through' after 'scroll'?
- When you mean browsing content, yes. You can say 'scroll down' or 'scroll up' for direction, but 'scroll through' means browsing through content.
- Is 'scroll through' only for digital content?
- Mostly yes. It comes from the action of scrolling on screens. For paper documents, use 'look through' or 'flip through' instead.
- Can I say 'scroll through quickly'?
- Yes, but 'scroll through' already implies some speed. Adding 'quickly' is fine for emphasis, like 'Let me quickly scroll through the logs.'
