Filling in the Shortcut field will allow users to activate the button/link by using keyboard shortcuts instead of mouse clicks; this is especially useful for the visually impaired, but it’s also useful if you just want to add an extra dimension of functionality for all viewers. It’s best to type out the full text of the keys as written on your keyboard (Ctrl, Alt, PageUp, Enter, Del) with additional keys separated by a + sign with no spaces in between. Letters should be capitalized.
Flash Accessibility
By Adrien-Luc Sanders, About.com Guide
Type in a name for the object; this is what the screen reader will read off out loud to identify it to users. You can also add a description of the object.
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