Access Keys
Access keys allow users to navigate a website more easily using only the keyboard, by providing shorcuts to certain items. Below is a summary of the access keys available on all pages. Further access keys on specific pages are denoted by an underlined letter, which will provide a shortcut to the relevant item.
| Function | Access Key |
|---|---|
Access keys documentation (this page) |
0 |
Home page |
1 |
Skip navigation menu and go to main content (for screen-readers) |
2 |
Site map |
3 |
Search box |
4 |
Contact form |
8 |
Feedback form |
9 |
| Browser | How to use access keys |
|---|---|
Internet Explorer 5+ (PC) |
Hold down the ALT key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER |
Internet Explorer 4 (PC) |
Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key |
Internet Explorer 5+ (Mac) |
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
Netscape 7 (PC) |
Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key |
Firefox, Mozilla (PC) |
Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key |
Firefox, Mozilla (Mac) |
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
Safari and Omniweb (Mac) |
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
Opera |
Hold down the Shift key and press Escape, release both keys, then press the number of the accesskey |
