Access keys

Web visitors with limited physical capabilities can navigate our website more easily using keyboard shortcuts known as 'access keys'. These are employed throughout our main website, and follow the recommended UK Government standard:

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  Access key usage guidelines

• Windows Operating System
  Browser:		Access key:
  Internet Explorer		Alt [key number] Enter
  Mozilla, Netscape, K-Meleon		Alt [key number]
  Opera		Shift + Esc [key number]
  Macintosh Operating System
  Browser:		Access key:
  Internet Explorer		Ctrl [key number] Enter
  Mozilla, Netscape		Ctrl [key number]
  Opera		Shift + Esc [key number]
  Linux Mandrake Operating System
  Browser:		Access key:
  Galeon, Mozilla		Alt [key number]

  Browser versions that recognise access keys

• Browser:		Versions:
  Internet Explorer		version 4.x and later
  Mozilla, Firefox		version 1.x and later
  Netscape Navigator		version 6.x and later
  Opera (PC)		version 7.x and later
  Opera (Mac)		version 6.x and later
  K-Meleon		version 6.x and later
  Spirit MetaBrowser		version 1.x and later
  Galeon		version 1.x and later