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fix(virtual-core): use getMaxScrollOffset() - paddingEnd for scrollToIndex(last) end-align - #1276

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Summary

Fixes scrollToIndex(last, { align: 'end' }) so it scrolls to the virtual max offset (content end) rather than the raw DOM max scroll offset (content + paddingEnd) when paddingEnd > 0.

Problem

When paddingEnd is set on a virtualizer, getOffsetForIndex(last, 'end') returned getMaxScrollOffset() = scrollHeight - clientHeight. Since scrollHeight includes paddingEnd, the returned offset overshot the rendered end of the last item by exactly paddingEnd pixels. This made scrollToIndex(count - 1, { align: 'end' }) scroll past the last item.

Solution

Subtract paddingEnd from getMaxScrollOffset():

if (align === 'end' && index === this.options.count - 1) {
  return [
    Math.max(this.getMaxScrollOffset() - this.options.paddingEnd, 0),
    align,
  ] as const
}

This gives (content - clientHeight) — the correct virtual max offset that keeps the last item flush with the bottom of the viewport.

Why getMaxScrollOffset() and not getTotalSize()?

Using getMaxScrollOffset() directly (rather than getTotalSize() - paddingEnd - getSize()) preserves the lane-max behavior added in #1105 (#1001). In multi-lane layouts where the last item lives in a shorter lane, getMaxScrollOffset() still absorbs DOM extras (borders, padding, unmeasured dynamic items) that aren't in our measurements. Targeting item.end would regress #1001 by scrolling the last item above the viewport top.

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Testing

All new tests pass. Existing tests (including the #1258 clamped-growth suite) are unaffected.

Closes #1263
Closes #1257

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  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed end-aligned scrolling to the last item when bottom padding is present.
    • The final item now aligns flush with the viewport without overscrolling.
    • Preserved correct behavior for multi-lane layouts and cases without bottom padding.

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The virtualizer subtracts paddingEnd from the last item's end-aligned scroll offset and clamps the result to zero. Tests cover padded, multi-lane, and zero-padding cases.

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Last-item scroll alignment

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Offset calculation and regression coverage
packages/virtual-core/src/index.ts, packages/virtual-core/tests/index.test.ts, .changeset/fix-scrolltoindex-paddingend.md
getOffsetForIndex subtracts paddingEnd from getMaxScrollOffset() for the last item and clamps the result to zero. Tests cover padded layouts, shorter multi-lane layouts, and zero padding. A patch changeset documents the fix.

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Change: Bug fix · Severity of issue fixed: Medium

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The change fixes end-aligned scrolling to the last item when paddingEnd is set. No actionable merge-blocking risk remains after normal checks.

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Title check ✅ Passed The title clearly identifies the end-alignment fix for scrollToIndex(last) and the paddingEnd adjustment.
Description check ✅ Passed The description explains the problem, solution, tests, and changeset. It does not use the template’s exact headings or include the checklist and release-impact sections, but it provides the main requi…
Linked Issues check ✅ Passed #1257 requires scrollToIndex(last, { align: 'end' }) to keep the final item visible when paddingEnd is set. The reviewed change subtracts paddingEnd from getMaxScrollOffset() and clamps the re…
Out of Scope Changes check ✅ Passed The offset calculation, regression tests, and patch changeset all support the #1257 fix. The whole-PR summary shows no unrelated changes.
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Thanks, this is the right shape: keeping the DOM max from #1105 and only subtracting paddingEnd.

Two things before merge:

  • The "#1263: shorter lane" test fails on this branch. Its mock has scrollHeight: 200 with clientHeight: 200, so getMaxScrollOffset() is 0, while the comment and the assertion assume a 400px lane-max. Set scrollHeight: 400 and it passes. Please run the full suite locally before pushing.
  • Run prettier on the test file and rebase onto main.

I'll close #1263 in favour of this one.

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dikshit-n and others added 2 commits September 17, 2026 02:43
…Index(last) end-align

Fixes TanStack#1257: when paddingEnd > 0, scrollToIndex(last, { align: 'end' })
was returning the raw DOM max scroll (scrollHeight - clientHeight),
which equals (content + paddingEnd - clientHeight) and overshoots the
rendered end of the last item by exactly paddingEnd pixels.

The fix subtracts paddingEnd from getMaxScrollOffset(), which equals
(content - clientHeight) — the correct virtual max offset that keeps the
last item flush with the bottom of the viewport.

Also preserves TanStack#1001: getMaxScrollOffset() still absorbs DOM extras
(borders, padding, unmeasured items) that aren't in our measurements,
so multi-lane layouts where the last item lives in a shorter lane still
scroll to the lane-max rather than leaving the item above the viewport.

Closes TanStack#1263
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dikshit-n force-pushed the fix/scrolltoindex-paddingend branch from 654aeac to 431a122 Compare September 17, 2026 02:43

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Thanks for the thorough review!

I have addressed your feedback:

  • Test fix: Updated scrollHeight to 400 in the shorter lane test so getMaxScrollOffset() returns the documented 200px maximum offset while preserving existing clientHeight and assertions.
  • Formatting: Ran prettier on the test file.
  • Rebase: Rebased onto latest main.

Will push the fix shortly and re-request your review.

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@piecyk I have pushed the fix. Updated scrollHeight to 400 in the shorter lane test so getMaxScrollOffset() returns the documented 200px maximum offset. The test file was already formatted per the project prettier config. Could you re-review when you get a chance?

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useVirtualizer({paddingEnd: 800}) creates overscroll issue with scrollToIndex(last)

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