Access keys allow keyboard users to trigger key links without having to tab through content to reach them. They are useful for those with visual and mobility impairments.
The form below can be used to set your own access keys for various links across the site. We have implemented this solution as there is a lot of controversy about whether predefined access keys cause more problems than they solve.
Choose your own access keys
To set your own access keys for this site type in the letter or number you want to use in the fields below and click the 'save access keys' button.
Restricted keys: certain keys are reserved for use by your computer. You cannot use a,d,e,f,h,s,t or v.
If you want to set an access key for a link that isn't shown please use the feedback form at the bottom of the page to let us know.
Note: Sorry, but the access keys will not yet work on the payments, mapping and planning application section nor on online forms.
How to use access keys
Keyboard shortcuts differ between browsers and operating systems.The exact method to trigger an access key varies between browsers.
Please note that if you have set numeric access keys
using a number pad on your keyboard may not work.
Wikipedia has a useful page on how
access keys and how to use them
Are my access keys remembered?
No, your access keys are cleared when you close your browser. This means that people using public computers are not effectively given preset ones (i.e yours).
