Access Keys
Access Keys have been implemented throughout the site.
Access Keys allow you to activate a link using only your
keyboard. A full list of the Access Keys used on this site
is provided below.
Using this site without a mouse – Access Keys and Functions
| Access Key |
Function |
| s |
Skip navigation – jump to content (for non-visual browsers). |
| 2 |
Navigate to the Accessibility page. |
| 3 |
Navigate to the Access Keys (this page) page. |
| 0 |
Navigate to the Homepage. |
The procedure for using Access Keys, or “keyboard shortcuts” varies depending
on which web browser you view the site with. The following table
shows the Access Key combinations for a range of popular web
browsers:
Operating Systems, Browsers and Access Keys
| OS |
Browser |
Access Key combination |
| Windows |
Mozilla |
ALT + Access Key |
| Windows |
Explorer 4+ |
ALT + Access Key (to focus the link) + ENTER to activate |
| Windows |
Netscape 6+ |
ALT + Access Key |
| Windows |
Opera 7 |
SHIFT + ESC, followed by Access Key |
| OS X |
Firefox |
CONTROL + Access Key |
| OS X |
Safari |
CONTROL + Access Key |
| OS X |
Opera |
CONTROL + Access Key |
| OS X |
Netscape 6+ |
CONTROL + Access Key |