Appendix C: Keyboard Navigation for Students

Students can use keyboard shortcuts to navigate between test elements, features, and tools. Keyboard commands require using the primary keyboard. Do not use keys in a numeric keypad.

Note: Some keyboard commands (such as the commands for using the Line Reader) may not work when testing on iPadOS or Chromebook devices connected to an external keyboard.

This section includes the following:

Keyboard Commands for Sign-in Pages and In-Test Pop-ups

Table 7 lists keyboard commands for selecting options on the sign-in pages or pop-up windows that appear during a test.

Table 7: Keyboard Commands for Sign-in Pages and Pop-Up Windows
Function	Keyboard Command
Move to the next option	Tab
Move to the previous option	Shift + Tab
Select the active option	Enter
Mark checkbox	Space
Scroll through drop-down list options	Arrow Keys
Close pop-up window	Esc

Keyboard Commands for Test Navigation

Table 8 lists keyboard commands for navigating tests and responding to questions.

Table 8: Keyboard Commands for Test Navigation
Description of Function	Keyboard Commands
Scroll up	Up Arrow
Scroll down	Down Arrow
Scroll to the right	Right Arrow
Scroll to the left	Left Arrow
Move to the next element	Tab
Move to the previous element	Shift + Tab
Select an answer option	Space
Go to the next test page	Ctrl + Right Arrow
Go to the previous test page	Ctrl + Left Arrow
Open the global menu	Ctrl + G
Open a context menu	Ctrl + M