We recommend that you use Internet Explorer 8 or higher to navigate the Portal. Some users also Include original message in email replies so they don’t have to move between messages as frequently.Ĭhoose the Basic option to simplify movement through the main metadata page.
Some users also Include original post in reply so they don’t have to move between discussion posts as frequently.Ĭlear the Show the Message Preview pane and Show the Folder List pane options to simplify the layout of your Inbox. The HTML Editor is replaced with a text field that supports HTML content.Ĭlear the Always show the Discussions List pane option to simplify the layout of discussion lists. There is an option to Turn off the rich text editor and view source. Some keyboard dependent users find the HTML Editor cumbersome to use and prefer to create HTML content in external tools.
Select the Show secondary windows as pop-ups option to simplify secondary window navigation. This option can simplify navigation if you are only taking one or a few courses. The Login Destination option lets you log directly into a course, rather than My Home. There are a number of settings in the Account Settings tool that you may find useful when navigating Learning Environment by keyboard. Use the Shift + Alt + X keys to jump to the element path for the editor. Use the Shift + Alt + Z keys to jump to the main content area of the editor. Use the Shift + Alt + Q keys to jump to the top tool menu of the editor. Use the Shift + Arrow Keys to highlight content in the main content area of the editor. Use the Tab key and Shift + Tab keys to navigate through the options in the HTML Editor.
Safari 4+: Use Alt + (Windows/Linux) or Control + Option + (Mac) Internet Explorer 8+: Use Alt + (Windows/Linux) or Control + (Mac)įirefox: Use Alt + Shift + (Windows/Linux) or Control + (Mac)Ĭhrome: Use Alt + (Windows/Linux) or Control + Option + (Mac) This action closes your browser.ĭifferent browsers use different keystrokes to activate access key shortcuts: Important Do not use Alt + F4 to close pop-up windows or pages. Use the Down Arrow and Up Arrow to change a radio button option. Use the Space Bar to select a check box or radio button option. Use the Enter or Return key to open a menu (such as a context menu, an alert or the course selector), and then use the Tab key and Enter key to select a link. Use Alt + Down Arrow keys (Windows and Linux) or Option + Down Arrow keys (Mac) to open drop-down lists that do not have an Apply or Go button, and then use the Down Arrow, Up Arrow and Enter keys to select an item in the drop-down. Use the Down Arrow and Up Arrow keys to navigate drop-down lists that have an Apply or Go button beside them. Press the Enter or Return key to select a link or button. Learning Environment highlights page elements that you can interact with (such as links, fields and buttons) as you tab through them, to make it easier for you to complete tasks and select options. Use Shift + Tab to return to a previous option.
Use the Tab key on your keyboard to navigate the options on a page. Note If your organization's Learning Environment includes integrations with Kaltura or, we recommend that you use Internet Explorer 8 or higher to avoid possible keyboard traps in those media players. This topic provides some basic advice for people who navigate Learning Environment using a keyboard or assistive technologies that emulate a keyboard. There are a number of learning tools within the system that course content is contained in. Learning Environment is a learning management system that enables you to access course material online.