Access keys
Keyboard access information
We have provided a series of keyboard shortcuts intended to help users who have difficulty in using pointing devices such as a mouse.
This web site uses the UK Government access key system and the following information summarizes each of the keyboard shortcut commands available to you.
Depending on your browser type use one of the following:
A. With Windows-based systems, in general, press the "Alt" key and the relevant access key:
- if you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4 then press "Alt" and the relevant number/letter at the same time
- if you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or 6 then press "Alt" and the relevant number/letter, then press the "Enter" key
- if you are using Netscape version 6 or later, or Mozilla, then press "Alt" and the relevant number/letter at the same time
B. With Macintosh-based systems, press the "Ctrl" key and the relevant access key
| Alt + S | Skip navigation | Quick link to the main content |
|---|---|---|
| Alt + 1 | Home page | Links to the home page |
| Alt + 5 | Frequently asked questions | Links to the frequently asked questions page |
| Alt + 6 | Help | Links to the help page |
| Alt + 8 | Copyright, Terms and Conditions | Links to the terms and conditions page |
| Alt + 9 | Contact us | Links to the contact us page |
| Alt + 0 | Access key details | (This page) |
| Alt + P | Top of page |
If you have any queries or difficulties or if you use this facility and wish to suggest additional access keys, please email the webmaster.
Page last modified: 12 May 2006
Page published: 12 May 2006