We have implemented the Government standard access key system to help you move around the site without using a mouse or similar device.
Different browsers use access keys in different ways. Users will generally need to hold down a key or two, and then press the choosen access key.
Using access keys on PCs
- Firefox 2+: Hold down the SHIFT key and the ALT key and then press the number of the access key
- Opera 9: Hold SHIFT and the ESC key and the list of access keys will appear
- Internet Explorer 5+:Hold down the ALT key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER
- Netscape 7:Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key
Using access keys on Macs
- Firefox 2+: Hold down the SHIFT key and the ALT key and then press the number of the access key
- Opera 9: Hold SHIFT and the ESC key and the list of access keys will appear
- Internet Explorer 5+: Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key
- Safari: Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key
Access keys
Site uses the following access keys:
- S - Skip Navigation
- 1 - Home Page
- 2 - Print Page
- 3 - Email to Friend
- 4 - Site Search
- 5 - Submit / module Search
- 7 - Quickpoll Submit
- 8 - Terms and Conditions
- 9 - Back Buttons
- 0 - Access Key Details
- Skip navigation on any given page allows you to bypass the navigation areas and go directly to that page's main content.