If you've recently been experiencing issues with clicking Drop Down Menus in Chrome web browser, then this discussion is for you. In this guide, we'll discuss some of the common causes of Drop Down Menu errors and how to fix them.
Causes
There are several explanations as to why Drop Down Menus might not be working in Chrome. These include improper coding, incompatible or outdated browser version and conflict with add-ons/plugins or extensions.
How to Fix It
1. Update the Chrome Browser to the latest version
Go to the Chrome download page and hit the "Update Google Chrome" button to get the latest version of your browser.
2. Clear the Cache and Cookies
Clearing the cache and cookies is one of the best solutions for several browser related issues. To delete cache and cookies in Chrome, follow these steps:
- Open Chrome
- Click on the 3 vertical dots in the top right corner
- Go to More Tools and select Clear Browsing Data
- Select Cached images and files and Cookies and Other Site Data
- Click on Clear Data
3. Reset the Browser
If the above steps don't work, then resetting the browser might help. To reset the Chrome browser, follow these steps:
- Open Chrome
- Click on the 3 vertical dots in the top right corner
- Navigate to Settings
- Click on Advanced
- Click on Reset and Clean up
- Click on "Restore Settings to their Original Defaults"
- Click on Reset Settings
4. Disable Extensions and Add-Ons
Sometimes, extensions and add-ons can interfere with normal browser operations and cause errors. To disable extensions and add-ons in Chrome, follow these steps:
- Open Chrome
- Click on the 3 vertical dots in the top right corner
- Navigate to More Tools and select Extension
- Disable the extension by un-ticking the Enabled box
FAQ
Q. How do I know if my Chrome is up-to-date?
A. You can check if your Chrome version is up-to-date by clicking on 3 vertical dots in the top right corner and going to Help > About Google Chrome. This will open a new tab which will give you the updated version of your Chrome browser.
Q. How do I disable add-ons in Chrome?
A. To disable add-ons in Chrome, go to the Settings > Extensions. You can disable the extensions by un-ticking the Enabled box.
Q. What should I do if clearing the cache and cookies doesn’t work?
A. If clearing the cache and cookies doesn't work, then you can try resetting the browser. To reset the Chrome browser, go to the Settings > Advanced and click on “Reset Settings to their Original Defaults”.
Q. What can cause Drop Down Menus not to work in Chrome?
A. There are several explanations as to why Drop Down Menus might not be working in Chrome. These include improper coding, incompatible or outdated browser version and conflict with add-ons/plugins or extensions.
Q. How do I update Chrome to the latest version?
A. To update Chrome to the latest version, go to the Chrome download page and hit the “Update Google Chrome” button to get the latest version of your browser.