Prevent "overscrolling" of web page

Deeper in the issue, or roaming around confines

Applying overscroll-behavior property to vertical and horizontal axes separately enables a tailored overscrolling experience. Retain browser features like pull-to-refresh in chosen parts and prevent overscrolling:

document.body.addEventListener('touchmove', function(e) {
    /* good luck trying to scroll */
    e.preventDefault();
}, { passive: false });
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Note: Be mindful of the user Interface and ensure these tweaks do not counter the expected behavior on touch-enabled devices.

Scrollbar, your new best friend

In order to ensure high scrollbar visibility across diverse devices, consider hosting your content within a wrapper <div>. It ensures a consistent scroll behavior and prevents extra height or scrolling zones:

.wrapper {
  /* an iron throne for your scroll */
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 100vh;
}
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The .wrapper truncates unnecessary scrolling beyond bounds, providing a seamless user experience, much like native apps.

Tailoring for the right platform

For iOS users, enable smoother experience by setting -webkit-overflow-scrolling to touch:

body {
  /* smooth like butter on a hot day */
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
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This mimics iPad and iPhone overscroll behavior, ensuring a uniform user experience across devices.

Real-world considerations

While implementing, remember every change impacts usability. Avoid riding on the cost of natural bounce effect. Strive for effective and efficient solutions to prevent overscrolling and consider how it alters the user experience. Thorough testing helps ensure a user-friendly, universal experience.