Site Specifications

This site uses 216 colours. Your system should be configured to display at least 256 colours in 640 x 480 resolution or higher. Your WWW browser should be capable of displaying tables, handling electronic forms, displaying graphic images, and support all HTML extensions. A minimal connection of 28,800 BPS is also recommended.

Content

Most content is available in HTML format (like this page). Many documents are also available in their original format:

• RTF - Text documents are available in Rich Text Format. This is a standard format for most word processors.
• DOC - Some files are available in Microsoft Word format. To view these files you will need Microsoft Word Reader.
• PDF - They may also be available as Portable Document Format. To view these files you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• PPT - Presentations are available in Microsoft PowerPoint format. To view these files you will need PowerPoint Presentation Viewer.

Scripting

Javascript is used on some sub-sites for efficient use, but it is not required. If your browser supports scripting and you are experiencing difficulty, it is possible that your browser has scripting disabled. Please see below to see if your browser supports Javascript, and if it is enabled.

Accessibility

This web site has been designed with a view to making the information accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities who use adaptive technologies to receive and disseminate information. We encourage accessible Internet site development and maintenance and invite your comments and suggestions for improvement of the accessibility of this site. Contact us by e-mail at info@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by telephone at (613) 993-9101 Toll-free 1-877-NRC-CNRC (1-877-672-2672).

Access Keys

The following 3 Access Keys have been enabled mainly for use with Screen Readers and PDAs:

Access Key M - brings you to the start of the common menu bar (tab once to go to the French Language button, tab twice to go to the "Contact Us" button, etc.).

Access Key 1 - skips the top menu bars and brings you to the side-navigation links (these links are more specific to the section of the web site you are viewing).

Access Key 2 - skips all menus and takes you directly to the content of the page.

Please note that how the Access Keys work differs between browsers, as well as which keys are used depends on the platform. For example, Internet Explorer uses "ALT" M - since "ALT" is a Microsoft standard for Access Keys, another platform may use a different key altogether.