Browser Access Keys & Navigating the HTML Content Editor

This topic provides some basic advice for people who navigate TCU Online using a keyboard or assistive technologies that emulate a keyboard.

Browser access keys

Different browsers use different keystrokes to activate access key shortcuts:

  • Internet Explorer 8+: Use Alt + [accesskey] (Windows/Linux) or Control + [accesskey] (Mac)
  • Firefox: Use Alt + Shift + [accesskey] (Windows/Linux) or Control + [accesskey] (Mac)
  • Chrome: Use Alt + [accesskey] (Windows/Linux) or Control + Option + [accesskey] (Mac)
  • Safari 4+: Use Alt + [accesskey] (Windows/Linux) or Control + Option + [accesskey] (Mac)

Navigating the HTML Content Editor

Use the following keystrokes / combinations to navigate any HTML editor in TCU Online.

  • Use the Tab key and Shift + Tab keys to navigate through the options in the HTML Editor.
  • Use the Shift + Arrow Keys to highlight content in the main content area of the editor.
  • Use the Shift + Alt + Q keys to jump to the top tool menu of the editor.
  • Use the Shift + Alt + Z keys to jump to the main content area of the editor.
  • Use the Shift + Alt + X keys to jump to the element path for the editor.