Controlling text and colours in your web browser
What are access keys?
Access keys are keyboard shortcuts which allow the user to navigate around a website or a piece of computer software without having to use a mouse or other pointing device.
The letter or numeral if visible is usually underlined.
What are the advantages of using access keys?
An alternative to using a mouse, or other pointing device.
Can be quicker than using a mouse.
How do I use the access keys?
This depends on the browser you are using
- If you use Internet Explorer
- Press and hold the 'alt' key Press the required letter
- Release the keys and press the 'enter' key
- Press and hold the 'alt' key
- Press the required letter
What access keys are used on the Kirklees web site?
This web site uses the UK Government access key system
| The Government Access Key System | ||
| Netscape Navigator | Internet Explorer | Takes you to ... |
| alt and 0 | ..then 'enter' | Access Key Details (this page) |
| alt and 1 | ..then 'enter' | Kirklees Ednet Home Page |
| alt and 2 | ..then 'enter' | Whats New on the Kirklees Ednet |
| alt and 3 | ..then 'enter' | Kirklees Ednet Site Map |
| alt and 5 | ..then 'enter' | Frequently Asked Questions |
| alt and 6 | ..then 'enter' | Site Help |
| alt and 7 | ..then 'enter' | Complaints |
| alt and 8 | ..then 'enter' | Disclaimer |
| alt and 9 | ..then 'enter' | Feedback |
| Access keys specific to the Kirklees Ednet website | ||
| Netscape Navigator | Internet Explorer | Takes you to ... |
| alt and z | ..then 'enter' | A to Z of Kirklees Ednet website |
| alt and k | ..then 'enter' | Information about Kirklees LA |
| alt and s | ..then 'enter' | Subject and Aspect Areas |
| alt and m | ..then 'enter' | School Leadership and Management Area |
| alt and t | ..then 'enter' | Information about Continuous Professional Development |
| alt and h | ..then 'enter' | Buy Educational Resources online |
| alt and n | ..then 'enter' | Kirklees Ednet News |
Other useful keyboard shortcuts
| Pressing | |
| ' tab ' | moves you through the different page elements. |
| ' backspace ' | moves you back through the pages you have already visited. |
| ' alt ' and ' right arrow/cursor ' | moves you forward through pages you have already visited. |
| 'ctrl' and ' home ' | takes you to the beginning of the page. |
| ' ctrl ' and ' end ' | takes you to the end of the page. |
| ' spacebar ' | moves the page down. |
| ' page up ' and ' page down ' | moves the page up and down. |