Access Keys

What are access keys?

Access keys are a HTML (and also XHTML) construct that allow a keyboard event to execute a link on a page. For those with text browsers or those with disabilities, access keys can help with site navigation and so facilitates social inclusion. Despite such a simple addition to a webpage (as with most accessibility aids) so many designers ignore the use of access keys.

What access keys can be used in this website?

The following are the access keys that can be used while on any of the pages found in this website. The modifier key (mod) is particular to each different browser, but in general on PCs the modifier is the Alt key, while on Macs it is the Ctrl key. Internet Explorer users will additionally have to press the Enter key.

mod + 0

This access key page.

mod + 1

This website's home page.

mod + 2

The internet consultancy page.

mod + 3

The dynamic web applications page.

mod + 4

The web design page.

mod + 5

The portfolio page.

mod + e

Email Dave Thorne at dave@davethorne.co.uk.

mod + x

Validate the currently viewed page for XHTML 1.0 Transitional comformance.

mod + c

Validate the currently viewed page for CSS 2.0 conformance.

mod + w

Validate the currently viewed page for WCAG level triple-A conformance.