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. |
| 1 |
Navigate to the Accessibility page. |
| 0 |
Navigate to the Access Keys page (this page). |
| d |
Navigate to the Desktop. |
| n |
Upload a new file. |
| f |
Upload a new folder. |
| q |
Logout. |
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 |
