Access keys
Access keys enable a user to bring focus to page elements using the keyboard, rather than a mouse. This may assist those with motor skill difficulties and prove a convenience to all.
To enhance the usefulness of access keys the following standard has been adopted for implementation on all Queensland Government web sites. The State Library of Queensland has implemented the standard as follows:
1. Queensland Government Gateway [new window]
2. State Library of Queensland home page
3. Site map
4. Contact us
5. Search field
PC / Windows platform
'Alt + the access key number' brings focus to the element. If a link, 'enter' will take the user to the linked destination.
Macintosh platform
'Control + the access key number' highlights the link, with 'return' taking the user to the destination page.
Last updated: 29th October 2009
Creatively linking Queenslanders to information, knowledge and each other
