Access keys
Access keys can be used throughout our site and are intended to help users who have difficulty in using pointing devices such as a mouse, or who prefer to use keyboard shortcuts.
There are no agreed standards for the use of access keys, but we have followed the UK Government guidelines as much as possible.
Access keys can be implemented by using the following methods, which are different depending on the operating system you are using:
| Browser | What to do |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 5+ (PC) | Hold down the ALT key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER |
| 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 |
The access keys are as follows:
- S
- Skip navigation
- 1
- Home page
- 2
- News
- 3
- Site map
- 4
- Search
- 5
- Mission statement
- 6
- Site help
- 7
- Complaints
- 8
- Terms and conditions
- 9
- Contact form
- 0
- Access key details
