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Help > Access Keys: How to Use them in Popular Browsers
Access Keys: How to Use them in Popular BrowsersAccess keys are keyboard-based shortcuts for what would normally be "mouse clicks." We provide them as a convenience for all readers, particularly users who have disabilities which makes use of the mouse difficult. You can learn more about ways we strive to make the site usable to everyone by visiting our Accessibility Statement. Here is a current list of our keyboard access keys:
Now, let's learn how different software packages implement these keys. Browsers for WindowsInternet Explorer 5.0 and higherPress ALT + the access key, then Enter. Mozilla & Mozilla FirefoxPress ALT + the access key. Netscape NavigatorNetscape 4.xAccess keys are not supported. Netscape 6 and higherPress ALT + the access key. OperaPress Shift + Esc to toggle into Access Key mode, then press the access key. Shift + Esc must be pressed each time you want to use an access key. IBM Home Page ReaderPress ALT + the access key, then Enter. Other BrowsersK-Meleon, AmayaPress ALT + the access key. Browsers for the MacintoshOn Macintosh, you can generally press Control + an access key. Internet ExplorerPress CTRL + the access key. Mozilla & Mozilla FirefoxPress CTRL + the access key. Netscape Navigatorunknown Netscape 4.xunknown Netscape 6 and higherunknown OmniWebunknown Operaunknown SafariPress CTRL + the access key. Browsers for Linux & Unix-based SystemsInternet Explorerunknown Mozilla & Mozilla FirefoxPress ALT + the access key. Netscape Navigatorunknown Netscape 4.xunknown Netscape 6 and higherunknown Operaunknown Other Browsersunknown Galeonunknown KonquerorPress the CTRL key and the available access keys will display as tooltips. Browsers for PalmOS-based SystemsHandspring Blazer (Treo 600)Simply press the access key. If you have any additional need for technical support, please contact us for assistance.
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