Access keys provide keyboard shortcuts, for people with mobility problems who might find it difficult to use a mouse, to move around a website.
Wigan Council use a subset of the UK Government Access Keys standard.
- S - Skip navigation (go straight to content)
- 1 - Home page
- 2 - What's new
- 3 - Site map
- 4 - Search
- 6 - Help
- 7 - Complaints procedure
- 9 - Feedback form
- 0 - Acesss key details
Navigating using access keys differs from browser to browser.
How to use access keys in your browser
| Browser |
Instructions |
| Internet Explorer 5+ |
Hold down the Alt key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press the Enter key |
| Internet Explorer 4 |
Hold down the Alt key and press the number of the access key |
| Internet Explorer 5+ (Mac) |
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
| Firefox 2+ |
Hold down the Shift and Alt keys then press the number of the access key |
| Firefox 1 - 1.5.x, Mozilla, Seamonkey |
Hold down the Alt key and press the number of the access key |
| Firefox, Mozilla, Seamonkey (Mac) |
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
| Opera |
Hold down the Shift key and press Escape, release both keys, then press the number of the accesskey |
| Safari (Mac) |
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
The use of access keys is controversial. They can conflict with other software shortcuts. Some accessibility experts advise against their use. We welcome feedback, particularly from disabled people, on your experience using access keys on this website.
