Java Desktop System Release 3 Accessibility Guide

3.6.2 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating Dialogs

The following table lists the essential keyboard shortcuts that you can use to navigate dialogs.

Keys 

Function 

Alt + access key

Activate or select a control. 

Tab

Give focus to the next control. 

Ctrl + Page Up

If a tab name has focus, move to the next tabbed section of the dialog. 

Ctrl + Page Down

When a tab name has focus, move to the previous tabbed section of the dialog. 

Esc

Close the dialog. 

Return

Perform the default action for the dialog. The default action is usually to apply the changes and close the dialog.