Access keys can be useful to all, especially those who have trouble controlling the mouse and clicking on links.
Assigning access keys to menu items adds 'Hot-Key' functions to a website, letting frequent users spend less time moving and clicking the mouse.
Access keys on this website
Access key 1 = Home
Access key 2 = A - Z
Access key 3 = Contact Us
Access key 4 = News
Access key 5 = Events
Access key 6 = FAQ's
Access key 7 = Site Map
Access key S = Skip Navigation
Access key O = Accessibility Help
Access key P = Print
(S: Automatically moves you down the page to below the navigation. If you are using a screen reader you can click straight on this link and not have to listen to all the links being read out.)
Use of access keys
Use of access keys differs according to browser:
Internet Explorer 5+
Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key, then press ENTER.
Internet Explorer 4
Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key.
Internet Explorer 5+ for Mac
Hold down the CTRL key and select the number/letter of the access key.
Internet Explorer 4.5 for Mac
Access keys are not supported.
Mozilla
Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key.
Netscape 6+
Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key.
Netscape earlier versions
Access keys are not supported.