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Using access keys to help navigate around the site

Web Development team - October 2005
web.development@kirklees.gov.uk


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:
  1. Press and hold the 'alt' key
  2. Press the required letter or number
  3. Release the keys and press the 'enter' key
If you use Netscape Navigator:
  1. Press and hold the 'alt' key
  2. Press the required letter or number

What access keys are used on the Kirklees web site?
This web site uses the UK Government access key system. If you use this facility and wish to suggest additional access keys, please contact the Web Development Team.

The Government Access Key System
Netscape Navigator Internet Explorer Takes you to...
alt and S ..then 'enter' Skip Navigation (with IE this may only work with a user-supplied style sheet)
alt and 0 ..then 'enter' Access Key details (this page)
alt and 1 ..then 'enter' Home
alt and 2 ..then 'enter' What's new
alt and 3 ..then 'enter' Site map
alt and 4 ..then 'enter' Site Search
alt and 5 ..then 'enter' Frequently asked questions
alt and 6 ..then 'enter' Site Help
alt and 7 ..then 'enter' Complaints Procedure
alt and 8 ..then 'enter' Disclaimer
alt and 9 ..then 'enter' Feedback


Access keys specific to the Kirklees website
Netscape Navigator Internet Explorer Takes you to...
'alt' and 'z' ..then 'enter' A-Z of Council Services
'alt' and 'b' ..then 'enter' Business section
'alt' and 'c' ..then 'enter' Community section
'alt' and 'o' ..then 'enter' Council Section
'alt' and 'm' ..then 'enter' Employment Section
'alt' and 't' ..then 'enter' Events Section
'alt' and 'n' ..then 'enter' News Section
'alt' and '5' ..then 'enter' Q&A Section
'alt' and 'r' ..then 'enter' Travel Section
'alt' and 'i' ..then 'enter' Visitors Section
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What other useful keyboard shortcuts are there?

Useful keyboard shortcuts
'tab' moves you through the different page elements.
'backspace' moves you back through the pages you have already visited.
'alt' and 'left arrow/cursor' 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.


How to contact us...

by Email to: web.development@kirklees.gov.uk
by Phone: 01484 223231
in Writing to: Web Development Team
1st Floor
High Street Buildings
Huddersfield
HD1 2NQ
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