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Access keys let you navigate around the Fast Hire UK site without using your mouse.
They can be used to jump directly to different sections of the Fast Hire UK site or certain areas within a page, without having to move your mouse at all.
Table of accesskeys used on the Fast Hire UK site
| Access key | Function |
|---|---|
| 0 | go to Access Keys documentation page |
| 1 | go to the Fast Hire UK Home page |
| 2 | skip to main content of current page |
| 3 | go to Site Map page |
| 4 | go to Search page |
How to use Access Keys in your Browser
| Browser | What to do |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 5+ (PC) | Hold down the ALT key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER |
| Internet Explorer 4 (PC) | 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 |
| 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 of the access key |
| Firefox, Mozilla (PC) | Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key |
| Firefox, Mozilla 2.0+ (PC, Linux) | Hold down the ALT key and the Shift key and press the number of the access key |
| Konquerer (Linux) | Hold down the CTRL key, release, then press the number of the access key |
| Firefox, Mozilla (Mac) | Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
| Safari and Omniweb (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 |
Notes & feedback
Please note that some assistive technology tools such as the IBM HomePage Reader and WindowEyes already make use of the alt+[access key] combinations. As such, users of these tools will not be able to use these access keys.
These access key assignments are based on research into best practice across the web (in an attempt to be consistent with other sites' access keys).
If you have any comments on how Fast Hire UK could make better use of access keys, please email us your This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
