accesskey

The accesskey attribute specifies a shortcut key to activate/focus an element.


Note: The way of accessing the shortcut key is varying in different browsers: 


Internet Explorer

Windows - [Alt] + accesskey


Chrome

Windows - [Alt] + accesskey
Linux - [Alt] + accesskey
Mac - [Control] [Alt] + accesskey


Firefox

Windows - [Alt] [Shift] + accesskey
Linux - [Alt] [Shift] + accesskey
Mac - [Control] [Alt] + accesskey


Safari

Windows - [Alt] + accesskey
Mac - [Control] [Alt] + accesskey


Opera

Windows
- Opera 15 or newer: [Alt] + accesskey
- Opera 12.1 or older: [Shift] [Esc] + accesskey


However, in most browsers the shortcut can be set to another combination of keys.


Tip: The behavior if more than one element has the same access key differs:


  • IE, Firefox: The next element with the pressed access key will be activated
  • Chrome, Safari: The last element with the pressed access key will be activated
  • Opera: The first element with the pressed access key will be activated