HTML global attribute accesskey
The accesskey attribute sets one or more
keyboard shortcuts that will select the element.
accesskey attributes are added to three input elements.
This enables users to use keyboard shortcuts to move between used elements.
The key combination required to trigger the accesskey setting differs between platforms.
For Windows, it is the Alt key and the accesskey value pressed together.
- press Alt+n to focus on the first input element and enter my name.
- press Alt+p to focus on the second input element and enter my password.
- press Alt+s to focus on Log In button, which submits the form.
Syntax
<element accesskey="character">
Attribute Values
- character
- shortcut key to activate the element
Browser compatibility
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accesskey |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Example
The following code uses accesskey attribute in a simple form.
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<body>
<form>
Name: <input type="text" name="name" accesskey="n"/>
<p/>
Password: <input type="password" name="password" accesskey="p"/>
<p/>
<input type="submit" value="Log In" accesskey="s"/>
</form>
</body>
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