Using General Keyboard Shortcuts

The following table lists and describes the supported general keyboard shortcuts.
Keyboard Shortcut Description
<TAB>
This is the primary key used by all keyboard users to move from each control that can accept focus.
  • Use <TAB> to select any actionable or field just like you can use the mouse to select any field on the page.
  • For folder tabs, the <TAB> key will take you to a tab, and then you have to use other keys to select and navigate within that tab.
  • For drop-down lists, the <TAB> key will take you to the list field, and then you have to use other keys to move through values and select values.
<SHIFT>+<TAB> This keyboard combination works the same as <TAB>, except it works in the opposite direction. For example, it enables you to switch focus to the previous control or field, rather than the next control or field.
<SPACEBAR>
Use for:
  • Selecting a tab
  • Activating a button
  • Selecting a check box
  • Selecting a radio button that is not selected
<ENTER>
Use to:
  • Press a button.
  • Click a link.
  • Select an item from a drop-down list.
<DOWN ARROW>
Use for:
  • Moving through values in a drop-down list
  • Selecting different values in a set of radio buttons
  • Moving between different folder tabs
<UP ARROW> Works the same as the <DOWN ARROW>, except it enables you to move in the opposite direction (previous instead of next).
<LEFT ARROW> Works similar to the <UP ARROW>.
<RIGHT ARROW> Works similar to the <UP ARROW>.
<HOME> When in the context of tabs, sets focus to the first tab.
<CTRL>+<HOME> Takes you to the very top of a page.