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Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigate DSX Efficiently

DSX provides a few keyboard shortcuts to help you move around the website without a mouse. This page lists only the shortcuts that work today.

Accessibility: We aim to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA. | Screen readers: Testing by a person is planned

Quick Navigation

Jump to any section of the platform instantly with keyboard shortcuts.

Search Without a Mouse

Use Tab to reach the search box and filters, then type and press Enter.

Accessibility

When you use a DSX shortcut, a short message tells screen readers what it did.

Standard Controls

Use Tab, Enter, and Escape for standard navigation and form control.

DSX Shortcuts

These shortcuts work on every page of the DSX website. They do not work while you are typing in a text box.

Navigation

AltHGo to Homepage
AltMFocus Main Navigation
AltCSkip to Content
AltShiftFSkip to Footer

Actions

EscClose Modals/Menus

Accessibility Shortcuts

Visual & Reading Support

DSX Accessibility

AltShiftRRead Page Summary

Browser Zoom (Standard)

Ctrl+Increase Text Size
Ctrl-Decrease Text Size
Ctrl0Reset Zoom

Form Shortcuts

Navigation

TabNext Field
ShiftTabPrevious Field

Actions

CtrlEnterSubmit Form
EscCancel/Close

Screen Reader Shortcuts

These shortcuts are provided by your screen reader software, not DSX. They work on any website.

Popular Screen Readers

JAWS (Windows)

InsertF7Links list

InsertF5Form fields list

InsertF6Headings list

HNext heading

BNext button

KNext link

NVDA (Windows)

NVDAF7Elements list

NVDASpaceSwitch between browse and focus mode

EnterSwitch to focus mode

1-6Navigate by heading level

FNext form field

TNext table

VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)

VOUWeb rotor

VO→Next item

VOSpaceActivate

VO⌘HNext heading

VO⌘LNext link

VO⌘JNext form

Troubleshooting

Shortcuts Not Working?

  • • Check if focus is on the correct element
  • • Ensure browser allows JavaScript
  • • Clear browser cache and refresh
  • • Check for conflicts with browser extensions
  • • Try using shortcuts in a different browser

Screen Reader Issues?

  • • Ensure screen reader is in appropriate mode (browse/forms)
  • • Check virtual cursor position
  • • Refresh the page and try again
  • • Update your screen reader to the latest version

Accessibility Support

Need Help?

Email: info@dsx.org.au
Phone: 0466 106 150

Related Accessibility Resources

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We aim to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
Updated: 30 October 2026