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== What’s remembered? == | == What’s remembered? == | ||
The following settings are 'remembered' on your device - these are stored in local storage and not cookies | The following settings are 'remembered' on your device - these are stored in local storage and not cookies. | ||
* Contrast on/off | * Contrast on/off | ||
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* Reading ruler on/off | * Reading ruler on/off | ||
* Text size | * Text size | ||
== Keyboard use: == | == Keyboard use: == | ||
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* Reveal navigation: use on-screen arrows (or ←/→ if enabled) | * Reveal navigation: use on-screen arrows (or ←/→ if enabled) | ||
Skip links: appear at the top when you Tab (Content / Navigation / Search / Accessibility) | Skip links: appear at the top when you Tab (Content / Navigation / Search / Accessibility). | ||
== Known limits == | == Known limits == | ||
Some pages/skins may have rare elements not fully themed. If you report them to us will will endeavour to fix them. Thank you. | Some pages/skins may have rare elements not fully themed. If you report them to us will will endeavour to fix them. Thank you. | ||
== Accessibility options == | == Accessibility options == | ||
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Selected controls are retained between pages and site visits for the individual user. | Selected controls are retained between pages and site visits for the individual user. | ||
=== Reset === | === Reset === | ||
The reset button | The reset button in the accessibility gadget clears all current settings back to their default states. | ||
== Access Keys == | == Access Keys == | ||
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The modifier key (usually Alt+Shift on Windows/Linux or Ctrl+Option on macOS) must be used in combination with the characters listed below. | The modifier key (usually Alt+Shift on Windows/Linux or Ctrl+Option on macOS) must be used in combination with the characters listed below. | ||
=== Page Action & View Shortcuts === | === Page Action & View Shortcuts === | ||
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* p - View the printable version of the page | * p - View the printable version of the page | ||
* k - View pages that link here ("What links here") | * k - View pages that link here ("What links here") | ||
=== Navigation & Search Shortcuts === | === Navigation & Search Shortcuts === | ||
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* x - Go to a random page | * x - Go to a random page | ||
* q - Go to the special pages index | * q - Go to the special pages index | ||
=== Personal & User Tools === | === Personal & User Tools === | ||
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* o - Log in | * o - Log in | ||
* o - Log out | * o - Log out | ||
=== Editing Shortcuts === | === Editing Shortcuts === | ||
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* b - Jump to the edit summary box | * b - Jump to the edit summary box | ||
* i - Toggle the "minor edit" checkmark | * i - Toggle the "minor edit" checkmark | ||
=== How to use them === | === How to use them === | ||
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* macOS (Safari/Chrome/Firefox): Ctrl + Option + [Key] | * macOS (Safari/Chrome/Firefox): Ctrl + Option + [Key] | ||
Note: Some browsers might require just the Alt key, or a combination of Alt and Shift. | '''Note:''' Some browsers might require just the Alt key, or a combination of Alt and Shift. | ||
Revision as of 09:50, 27 January 2026
Accessibility help
This wiki includes simple accessibility options from the menu screen.
What’s remembered?
The following settings are 'remembered' on your device - these are stored in local storage and not cookies.
- Contrast on/off
- Underline of links on/off
- Text spacing setting
- Cursor type selected
- Reading ruler on/off
- Text size
Keyboard use:
- Esc closes the accessibility panel
- Tab / Shift+Tab to move between controls
- Enter to activate a button
- Reveal navigation: use on-screen arrows (or ←/→ if enabled)
Skip links: appear at the top when you Tab (Content / Navigation / Search / Accessibility).
Known limits
Some pages/skins may have rare elements not fully themed. If you report them to us will will endeavour to fix them. Thank you.
Accessibility options
- Text size and spacing controls change readability on the menu and overlays.
- Contrast toggles between standard and high-contrast (black/yellow).
- Two different large cursors options (white or yellow) can make the pointer easier to see.
- Horizontal reading ruler to guide the user on the screen.
- Underline links for clarity.
Selected controls are retained between pages and site visits for the individual user.
Reset
The reset button in the accessibility gadget clears all current settings back to their default states.
Access Keys
The Timeless skin for MediaWiki uses the standard MediaWiki access key system, which allows for fast keyboard navigation across desktop, mobile, and tablet layouts
The modifier key (usually Alt+Shift on Windows/Linux or Ctrl+Option on macOS) must be used in combination with the characters listed below.
Page Action & View Shortcuts
- e - Edit the current page (or view source)
- t - View the talk/discussion page
- h - View page history
- c - View the main content page (if in a talk namespace)
- + - Add a new section/comment to a talk page
- m - Move (rename) the current page
- d - Delete the current page
- w - Watch or unwatch the current page
- p - View the printable version of the page
- k - View pages that link here ("What links here")
Navigation & Search Shortcuts
- f - Jump to the search box
- z - Go to the main page
- r - Go to Recent Changes
- x - Go to a random page
- q - Go to the special pages index
Personal & User Tools
- . - Go to your user page
- y - Go to your contributions
- l - Go to your watchlist
- o - Log in
- o - Log out
Editing Shortcuts
- s - Save/Publish the changes you are editing
- p - Preview your edit
- v - Show changes (diff)
- b - Jump to the edit summary box
- i - Toggle the "minor edit" checkmark
How to use them
- Windows/Linux (Firefox/Chrome/Edge): Alt + Shift + [Key]
- macOS (Safari/Chrome/Firefox): Ctrl + Option + [Key]
Note: Some browsers might require just the Alt key, or a combination of Alt and Shift.
