There are a number of keyboard shortcuts, or access keys, to help site users as detailed below.
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Alt + S Skip navigation
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Alt + 1 Home page
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Alt + 4 Search
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Alt + 8 Terms and conditions
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Alt + 0 Access keys information
The keyboard shortcuts are intended to help users who have difficulty in using a mouse. This web site uses the UK Government access key system.
Note: please keep in mind that there can be variations on how to enter the access keys depending on the browser your are using. Firefox, for example, uses the combination Alt + Shift + Number.
Windows
Press the 'Alt' key and the relevant access key:
- If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4, Netscape Navigator version 6 or later, or Mozilla, then press 'Alt' and the relevant number/letter at the same time.
- If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or 6 then press 'Alt' and the relevant number/letter, then press the 'Enter' key.
Macintosh
Press the 'Ctr' key and the relevant access key and the relevant access key:
- If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4, Netscape version 6 or later, or Mozilla, then press 'Ctrl' and the relevant number/letter at the same time.
- If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or 6 then press 'Ctrl' and the relevant number/letter, then press the 'Enter' key.
