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 or 6 then press "Alt" and the relevant number/letter, then press the "Enter" key
- if you are using Netscape version 6 or later, or Mozilla, then press "Alt" and the relevant number/letter at the same time
B. With Macintosh-based systems, press the "Ctrl" key and the relevant access key
| Key | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alt + S | Skip navigation | Many of our newer pages have a quick link to the main content |
| Alt + 1 | Home page | Links to the Defra home page |
| Alt + 2 | News | Links to the current News Release index |
| Alt + 3 | Site map | Links to the A-Z index of material on the site |
| Alt + 4 | Search | Links to the search page |
| Alt + 6 | Help | Links to the Help page |
| Alt + 9 | Feedback form | Links to the Feedback form |
| Alt + 0 | Access key details | (This page) |
| Alt + T | Top of page | Many of our newer pages have a quick link to the top of the page |
If you have any queries or difficulties or if you use this facility and wish to suggest additional access keys, please contact the Defra webmaster
Page last modified: 28 May 2008
Page published: 5 February 2003