Access keys

We have implemented the Government standard access key system to help you move around the site without using a mouse or similar device.

Different browsers use access keys in different ways.  Users will generally need to hold down a key or two, and then press the access key you want.

Browsers for PCs

Firefox 2: Hold down the SHIFT key and the ALT key and then press the number of the access key
Firefox 1.5 for PCs: Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key
Opera 9: Hold SHIFT and the ESC key and the list of access keys will appear.
Internet Explorer 5+: Hold down the ALT key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER
Internet Explorer 4: Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key
Netscape 7: Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key
Netscape 6+: Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key
Netscape earlier versions: Access keys are not supported

Browsers for Macs

Firefox 2: Hold down the SHIFT key and the ALT key and then press the number of the access key
Firefox 1.5: Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key
Safari: Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key
Opera 9: Hold SHIFT and the ESC key and the list of access keys will appear.
Internet Explorer 5+: Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key
Internet Explorer 4.5: Access keys are not supported

Access keys on the Bedfordshire County Council website

S - Skip navigation
1 - Home page
2 - Newsroom
3 - Site map
6 - Help
7 - Complaints
8 - Terms and conditions
9 - Feedback form
0 - Access key details

Skip navigation on any given page allows you to bypass the navigation areas and go directly to that page's main content.

We will be adding access keys as the website grows.