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Access Keys

We have provided a number of keyboard shortcuts to help users who have difficulty in using pointing devices such as a mouse.

Which Website uses the UK Government access key system and the following information summarises each of the keyboard shortcut commands available to you.

The access keys are as follows:

 

Depending on your browser type use one of the following:

Windows

With Windows-based systems, in general, press the "Alt" key and the relevant access key:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4 - press "Alt" and the relevant number/letter at the same time.
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or 6 - press "Alt" and the relevant number/letter, then press the "Enter" key.
  • Netscape version 6 or later , Mozilla or Firefox - press "Alt" and the relevant number/letter at the same time.

Macintosh

With Macintosh-based systems, press the "Ctrl" key and the relevant access key.