Navigating using your keyboard
Navigating with keyboard
Site is navigable using standard keyboard web controls. As you navigate, interactive elements visually indicate with a border when they are in focus.
To navigate the application using keyboard:
Action | MAC - Keyboard shortcuts | Windows - Keyboard shortcuts |
|---|---|---|
Move forward through interactive elements (links, buttons, form fields) | Tab | Tab |
Move backward through interactive elements | Shift + Tab | Shift + Tab |
Activate focused elements (buttons, links) | Enter | Enter |
Activate checkboxes, radio buttons, or expand and collapse dropdown menus | Spacebar or Enter | Spacebar or Enter |
Move through items within dropdown menus, lists, or sliders | Up(↑) or Down(↓) Arrow | Up(↑) or Down(↓) Arrow |
Move to the beginning of the page or active document | Cmd + Home | Ctrl + Home |
Move to the end of the page or active document | Cmd + End | Ctrl + End |
Close modal windows, dropdown menus, or any other pop-up elements that can be dismissed | Esc | Esc |
Navigating dropdown menus
Navigating dropdown menus allows you to efficiently select options without using a mouse.
To interact with dropdown menus using your keyboard:
Press Tab to move through interactive elements until you focus a dropdown.
Once dropdown is focused, press Spacebar or Enter to open the dropdown.
Use the Up(↑) or Down(↓) arrow keys to move through the list of options.
Press Spacebar or Enter to select the focused option.
Press Esc to close the dropdown without making a selection.
Press Tab to close the dropdown and move to the next interactive element on the page.
Adjusting zoom
Adjusting zoom allows you to change the size of content on your screen.
To zoom in and out, or reset to the default view:
Action | MAC - Keyboard shortcuts | Windows - Keyboard shortcuts |
|---|---|---|
Zoom the content in or out | Cmd + Plus(+) or Minus(-) | Ctrl + Plus(+) or Minus(-) |
Reset zoom to default | Cmd + 0 | Ctrl + 0 |
Skipping repetitive sections
Skip repetitive sections like the header and navigation bar allows you to go straight to the main content of the page.
To bypass content:
Action | MAC - Keyboard shortcuts | Windows - Keyboard shortcuts |
|---|---|---|
Focus a Skip to main content button in the upper-left corner | Tab + Enter | Tab + Enter |
Move focus to the previous focusable element | Shift + Tab | Shift + Tab |
Move through items in a list, menu, or between radio buttons | Up(↑) or Down(↓) Arrow | Up(↑) or Down(↓) Arrow |
Activate a selected item or button | Enter | Enter |
Close a dialog, menu, or cancel an action | Esc | Esc |