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Using access keys

Please be aware that the functionality of access keys is dependent on which operating system and internet browser you use. The following guidelines are not exhaustive but may still be of assistance:

Access keys in Windows

  • Internet Explorer version 5 and laterHold down the Alt key, press the number or letter of the access key, release both keys then press Enter.

  • Internet Explorer 4Hold down the Alt key and press the number or letter of the access key.

  • Firefox 2.0, Mozilla and Netscape version 7 and laterHold down the Alt and Shift keys together and press the number or letter of the access key.

  • Firefox 3.0Hold down the Alt and Shift keys together and press the number or letter of the access key, release the keys and press Enter.

  • Netscape version 6 and earlierAccess keys are not supported, please use an alternative browser

  • OperaHold down the Shift and Escape keys and press the number or letter of the access key (without Alt).  Doing this will display the list of access keys over the current web page.

Access keys in Macintosh OS X

  • Internet Explorer version 5 and laterHold down the Alt key and press the number or letter of the access key.

  • Internet Explorer 4.5Access keys are not supported, please use an alternative browser

  • Firefox 2.0, Mozilla and Netscape version 7 and laterHold down the Control key and press the number or letter of the access key.

  • Firefox 3.0Hold down the Control key and press the number or letter of the access key, release the keys and press Enter.

  • Netscape 6 and earlierAccess keys are not supported, please use an alternative browser.

  • OperaHold down the Shift and Escape keys and press the number or letter of the access key (without Alt).  Doing this will display the list of access keys over the current web page.

  • SafariHold down the Control key and press the number or letter of the access key.

Access keys in Linux

  • KonquererHold down the Alt key and press the number or letter of the access key.

Although the above key combinations are correct to the best of our knowledge, we cannot guarantee they they will work.  If you have any problems with or queries about the use of access keys, please email the website administrator.

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Malham Cove, © Príamo Melo.
Hardraw Force waterfall, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.
Limestone pavement, © Britainonview / Martin Brent.
Twisleton Scars, © Martin Priestley.
Swaledale sheep, © Britainonview.
Hay meadow in Malham, © Rick at Fortybelowzero.

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