Shortcut keys

Shortcut keys provide you with a quick way of performing a task.

The following shortcut keys work for IFACnet tasks:

  • 1 = Normal Text
  • 2 = Large Text
  • 3 = Huge Text
  • Q = Skip to search box
  • S = Quick Search
  • A = Toggle Advanced Search
  • C = Skip to main content
  • H = Goto Home Page
  • < = Previous Search Results Page
  • > = Next Search Results Page

Below is a list of how to use access keys in your browser:

  • Internet Explorer 5+ (PC): Hold down the ALT key, press the number or letter of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER
  • Internet Explorer 4 (PC): Hold down the ALT key and press the number or letter of the access key
  • Internet Explorer 5+ (Mac): Hold down the CTRL key and press the number or letter of the access key
  • Internet Explorer 4.5 (Mac): Access keys are not supported
  • Netscape 6 and earlier (PC and Mac): Access keys are not supported
  • Netscape 7 (PC): Hold down the ALT key and press the number or letter of the access key
  • Firefox, Mozilla (PC): Hold down the ALT key and press the number or letter of the access key
  • Firefox, Mozilla (Mac): Hold down the CTRL key and press the number or letter of the access key
  • Safari and Omniweb (Mac): Hold down the CTRL key and press the number pr letter of the access key
  • Opera: Hold down the Shift key and press Escape, release both keys, then press the number or letter of the access key

Please note that some assistive technology tools such as the IBM HomePage Reader and WindowEyes already make use of the A+[access key] combinations. As such, users of these tools will not be able to use these access keys.

For more information, please see our Accessibility Policy.