Access keys
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 United Kingdom government access key system and the following information summarises each of the keyboard shortcut commands available to you. Due to the structure of this website please note that some UK government access keys have not been implemented.
Windows-based systems
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, 6 or 7 then press 'Alt' and the relevant number/letter, then press the 'Enter' key
- if you are using Netscape version 6 or later, then press 'Alt' and the relevant number/letter at the same time
- if you are using Mozilla Firefox then press 'Alt', 'Shift' and the relevant number/letter at the same time
Macintosh-based systems
Press the 'Ctrl' key and the relevant access key