Access keys
Access keys enable a user to bring focus to page elements using the keyboard. This may assist those with motor skill difficulties and prove a convenience to all.
1: Queensland Government entry point;
2: Home;
3: not in use;
4: Site map;
5: Contact us;
6: not in use;
7: not in use;
8: Enter search;
9: Go;
0: Access key help.
PC / Windows
Internet Explorer: 'alt + the access key number' brings focus to the element. If a link, 'enter' will take the user to the linked destination.
Mozilla Firefox: 'shift + alt + the access key number' brings focus to the element. If a link, 'enter' will take the user to the linked destination.
Opera: 'shift + esc + the access key number' brings focus to the element. If a link, 'enter' will take the user to the linked destination.
Apple Mac
Safari: 'control + alt + the access key number' highlights the link, with 'return' taking the user to the destination page.
Internet Explorer: 'control + the access key number' highlights the link, with 'return' taking the user to the destination page.
Mozilla Firefox: 'control + the access key number' highlights the link, with 'return' taking the user to the destination page.
Opera: 'shift + esc + the access key number' highlights the link, with 'return' taking the user to the destination page.
This page was last updated 8 September 2008
