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accesskey (attribute)

The accesskey global attribute provides a hint for generating a keyboard shortcut for the current element. This attribute consists of a space-separated list of characters (one single Unicode code point). The browser uses the first one that exists on the computer keyboard layout.

The operation to activate the accesskey depends on browser and its platform.

	Windows	Linux	Mac
Firefox	`Alt` + `Shift` + `key`		On Firefox 14 or newer, `Control` + `Alt` + `key` On Firefox 13 or older, `Control` + `key`
Internet Explorer	`Alt` + `key`	N/A
Google Chrome	`Alt` + `key`		`Control` + `Alt` + `key`
Safari	`Alt` + `key`	N/A	`Control` + `Alt` + `key`
Opera 15+	`Alt` + `key`		`Control` + `Alt` + `key`
Opera 12	`Shift` + `Esc` opens a contents list which are accessible by accesskey, then, can choose an item by pressing `key`

Note that Firefox can customize the required modifier key by user's preferences.

Specifications

Specification	Status	Comment
HTML Living Standard The definition of 'accesskey' in that specification.	Living Standard	No change from latest snapshot, HTML 5.1
HTML 5.1 The definition of 'accesskey' in that specification.	Recommendation	Snapshot of HTML Living Standard, no change from HTML5
HTML5 The definition of 'accesskey' in that specification.	Recommendation	Snapshot of HTML Living Standard. From HTML 4.01 Specification, several characters can be set as the `accesskey`. Also, it can be set on any element.
HTML 4.01 Specification The definition of 'accesskey' in that specification.	Recommendation	Only supported on `<a>`, `<area>`, `<button>`, `<input>`, `<label>`, `<legend>` and `<textarea>`

Browser compatibility

Feature	Chrome	Firefox (Gecko)	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari
Basic support	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)

Feature	Android	Chrome for Android	Firefox Mobile (Gecko)	IE Mobile	Opera Mobile	Safari Mobile
Basic support	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)	(Yes)

accesskey (attribute)

Specifications

Browser compatibility

See also