Using tools with a keyboard in the test driver

Some candidates with disabilities rely on keyboards to navigate their tests. In the Surpass test driver, candidates with accessibility requirements can use tools with a keyboard to work out their responses. This includes the basic calculator, the caliper tool, the notepad tool, and the protractor tool which can be added to items in Item Authoring. For more information, read Adding tools to an item.

This article explains how to navigate tools with a keyboard in the test driver.

NOTE: The actions listed below only relate to the Windows OS and are the same for tests delivered in both web delivery and SecureClient (unless stated otherwise).

IMPORTANT: Zooming in and out too far in tests delivered in SecureClient may cause tools to display incorrectly. If this occurs, close and reopen the tool.

General keyboard shortcuts

These keyboard shortcuts apply across all areas of the test driver.

Shortcuts	Description
`Tab`	Moves focus to the next interactive element.
`Shift` + `Tab`	Moves focus to the previous interactive element.
`Enter` or `Space`	Activates interactive element (e.g. a button).
`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom.
`↑` `↓`	Scrolls page/area.
`Esc`	Closes dismissible popup.

Opening tools

To open source material in a test, select Tab to focus the button and then use Enter/Space.

Moving tools

When the tool popup has focus you can move it around the screen with the arrow keys (← ↑ ↓ →).

TIP: For the Caliper and Protractor tools, pressing Ctrl and the arrow keys (← ↑ ↓ →) will move the tool in bigger jumps.

Closing tools

Tools can be closed via the Close button or pressing Esc when it has focus. When multiple tools are in use, they are usually the last tab stops on the page.

You can have more than one tool window open at a time. You can close all tools by activating the Close all open tools button.

Specific keyboard shortcuts

These keyboard shortcuts apply to certain tools. These are in addition to the general shortcuts listed above.

Basic calculator

The basic calculator is a simple calculator tool with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division features. For more information on how to use the basic calculator in delivery, read Using the calculator in the test driver.

NOTE: Use Space to activate calculator buttons.

Shortcuts	Description
`←↑↓→`	Navigates calculator buttons.
`0` – `9`	Adds number.
`+`	Uses plus function.
`-`	Uses minus function.
`*`	Uses times function.
`/`	Uses divide function.
`.`	Adds decimal point.
`=` or `Enter`	Uses equals function.
`Backspace`	Removes last entry.
`←` `→`	Toggles basic/scientific tabs.

Caliper

The caliper tool is a digital measuring tool that can measure delivery elements and media in centimetres, inches, pixels, points, picas, and twips. For more information on how to use the caliper tool in delivery, read Using the Caliper tool in the test driver.

When the caliper has focus:

Shortcuts	Description
`←↑↓→`	Moves the caliper position by 1 px.
`Ctrl` + `←` `↑` `↓` `→`	Moves the caliper position by 5 px.
`Shift` + `←` `↑` `↓` `→`	Rotates the caliper by 1 degree.
`Esc`	Closes the caliper.

When the drag slider has focus:

Shortcuts	Description
`←↑↓→`	Increases/decreases the slider position by 1 px.
`Page Up` + `Page Down`	Increases/decreases the slider position by 100 px.
`End`	Puts the slider in its maximum position.
`Home`	Puts the slider in its minimum position.

When the units menu has focus:

Shortcuts	Description
`←↑↓→`	Changes the units (when focus is on the units radio buttons).
`Esc`	Closes the units menu.

Notepad

The notepad tool can be used to demonstrate how you worked out the answer to a question. For more information on how to use the notepad tool in delivery, read Using the Notepad tool in the test driver.

When focus is in the main text area:

Shortcuts	Description
`Ctrl` + `u`	Underlines selected character.
`Ctrl` + `i`	Italicises selected character.
`Ctrl` + `a`	Selects all characters.
`Shift` + `←` `→`	Highlights selected characters.
`Alt` + `F10`	Moves focus to toolbar.

When focus is in the formatting toolbar:

Shortcuts	Description
`←` `→`	Moves between tools.
`Enter` or `Space`	Activates tool.
`↑` `↓`	Changes selection (in drop-down menus).
`Tab`	Moves focus to main text area.

Protractor

The protractor tool can be used to measure angles on-screen. For more information on how to use the protractor tool in delivery, read Using the Protractor tool in the test driver.

When the protractor has focus:

Shortcuts	Description
`←↑↓→`	Moves the protractor position by 1 px.
`Ctrl` + `←` `↑` `↓` `→`	Moves the protractor position by 5 px.
`Shift` + `←` `↑` `↓` `→`	Rotates the protractor by 1 degree.
`Esc`	Closes the protractor.