Access Keys

Keyboard access information.

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 UK Government access key system and the following information summarises each of the keyboard shortcut commands available to you.

Depending on your browser type use one of the following:

A. With Windows-based systems, in general, 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, Mozilla of Firefox 1.x, then press "Alt" and the relevant number/letter at the same time.
• If you are using Firefox 2, make sure you have a least version 2.01, then use "Shift" + "Alt" and the relevant number/letter

B. With Macintosh-based systems, press the "Ctrl" key and the relevant access key.

Access Keys used on this site

Alt + 1 = Home page
Alt + 2 = What's New
Alt + 3 = Site map
Alt + 4 = Search
Alt + 5 = Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Alt + 6 = Help
Alt + 7 = Complaints procedure
Alt + 8 = Terms and conditions.
Alt + 9 = Website feedback.
Alt + 0 = Access key details
Alt + n = Skip to Navigation
Alt + s = Skip Main Content