Most sliders “snap” into place—you swipe, and it locks the next slide into the center. While this is great for galleries, it can feel rigid for content like timelines, logo strips, or product categories where you want users to browse fluidly. Continuous scrolling (often called “Free Mode”) allows the slider to move like a native mobile page, gliding to a stop wherever the user lets go.

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Step 1: Activate Free Mode

In the Slider Settings, navigate to the Advanced or Settings tab (depending on your specific version). Look for the toggle labeled Free Mode and switch it to Yes.

Step 2: Adjust Momentum

Once Free Mode is active, the slider won’t snap. You might want to adjust the Speed setting. In Free Mode, this often controls the friction or momentum—how long the slider keeps gliding after a swipe.

Step 3: Best Use Cases

Continuous scrolling works best for:

  • Logo Tickers: Users can quickly scan a long list of partner logos.
  • Timelines: A history of events feels more natural when it flows continuously rather than chopping into individual years.
  • Instagram-Style Stories: Small circular avatars that users can quickly flick through.

Pro Tips for Continuous Scrolling

  • Sticky Slides: If you enable Free Mode, strict column widths matter less. Ensure you have Free Mode Momentum enabled (default behavior) for that premium iOS-scroll feel.
  • Navigation Warning: Navigation arrows can feel clunky in Free Mode because there is no defined “next slide” to snap to. It is usually best to hide arrows and rely entirely on touch/mousewheel interaction for these types of layouts.