Overview
Add a keyboard-accessible return-to-top control that follows the theme layout and the visitor’s reduced-motion preference.
This guide explains how to install WPSDDC Scroll Ascend, set up its options and use it in your everyday WordPress workflow.
Requirements and Compatibility
- WordPress 6.0 or later.
- PHP 8.1 or later.
- An account with permission to install and activate plugins. Site settings require administrator permissions.
It works independently: WP StudioDDC HQ and other collection plugins are not required to register its administration screen.
Installation
- Obtain the installable WPSDDC Scroll Ascend ZIP package and keep a current site backup before installation.
- In the dashboard, open Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
- Select the ZIP file, choose Install Now and then Activate Plugin.
- Open WPSDDC → Scroll Ascend to access its controls and usage information.
For manual installation, copy the wpsddc-scroll-ascend folder into wp-content/plugins/ and activate the plugin from Plugins. The package entry file is wpsddc-scroll-ascend.php.
Configuration and Options
Open WPSDDC → Scroll Ascend, review the options below and save the features you intend to use. These are initial values; previously saved settings can differ.
| Setting | Initial Value | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Back to Top | Disabled | Enable or disable |
| Scroll Offset (Pixels) | 100 | 50–2000 |
| Appearance | default | Default / Soft |
| Mobile Footer CSS Selector (Optional) | Not configured | Optional field |
| Border Radius (Pixels) | 8 | 0–50 |
How to Use the Plugin
- Open WPSDDC → Scroll Ascend and enable the return-to-top control. It starts disabled.
- Set the scroll offset in pixels to choose when the control appears. The default threshold is 100 pixels.
- Choose Default or Soft appearance and adjust the corner radius to fit the site. Save the settings.
- If the theme has a fixed mobile footer, enter its actual CSS selector in the optional mobile-footer field and check the control on a small screen.
- Open a long published page, scroll past the threshold and activate the control using the keyboard. Check it with reduced motion enabled in your operating system.
Practical Example
Use a 200-pixel offset and a 2-pixel radius for a compact control. Leave the mobile-footer selector empty unless the theme has a fixed element that requires it.
Data and Operating Limits
Only local settings are stored. The control respects reduced-motion preferences and loads only when enabled. A custom footer selector must match your theme. Scrolling is not tracked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the plugin track scrolling?
No. It stores local display settings and does not record scrolling. The enabled control respects reduced-motion preferences.
Where can I find the included help?
Open WPSDDC → Scroll Ascend and expand the native Help tab at the top of the screen. Its sections explain getting started, data and limits, and version details and support links.
Troubleshooting
The control stays hidden before the scroll threshold and can yield to a back-to-top control already supplied by the theme. If it overlaps a mobile footer, check that the optional selector matches the rendered element. Clear cached page output after changing the settings.
Updates and Deactivation
- Back up the database and files before updating.
- When WordPress offers an update in Plugins, use its native update action. To update by ZIP, upload the new package and choose to replace the installed version when WordPress prompts you.
- Review the changes included with the package, keep the settings you need and check a typical workflow after updating.
To stop the feature, deactivate the plugin from Plugins. Deactivation does not delete WordPress content and does not replace a backup.
Support and Related Links
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