Access Keys

andrew_c
 June 12, 2008, 02:05 AM posted in General Discussion

What are the "Access Keys"?  For example, when I hover my mouse over "Me" at the top, it says: "Me, AccessKey: m".  I can't figure out how to use these or anything mentioned in Help.  How are they used?

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boran
 June 12, 2008, 03:06 AM

Access keys on a web site are intended to enable navigation without the use of a mouse (particularly helpful for those devices that don't have a mouse or for those with disabilities that might not be able to use one effectively).  Support for access keys is a little different depending on the browser.

For Firefox on Windows, enter Shift+Alt+{access_key}.  This will have the same effect as clicking on the tab.  Thus, Shift+Alt+m will take you directly to your "Me" page.

For Internet Explorer on Windows, enter Alt+{access_key}.  This will place focus on the particular tab.  Thus, Alt+m will highlight the "Me" tab.  You will then need to press Enter to go to the "Me" page.

For Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari on Mac, enter Ctrl+{access_key}.

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andrew_c
 June 12, 2008, 08:17 PM

Thanks!