Shortcut Keys — Set 2
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Which shortcut key allows a user to 'Select All' content in a document or sheet?
Correct Answer: D. Ctrl + A
Ctrl + A is used to highlight everything within the active window or document. This is helpful for applying global formatting changes to the entire text. It works across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint consistently.
In MS Excel, which shortcut key opens the 'Format Cells' dialog box?
Correct Answer: A. Ctrl + 1
Ctrl + 1 is the quickest way to access the cell formatting options like borders and fonts. This dialog box is essential for customizing the look and behavior of data cells. It is one of the most used shortcuts by professional analysts.
Which shortcut key is used to perform a 'Spell Check' in MS Office?
Correct Answer: C. F7
F7 triggers the spelling and grammar check for the entire document. If a specific word is selected, it checks just that word. Shift + F7 is the related shortcut for the Thesaurus tool.
What is the shortcut to 'Paste' the content from the clipboard?
Correct Answer: D. Ctrl + V
Ctrl + V is used to insert copied or cut items at the cursor's location. It is paired with Ctrl + C (Copy) and Ctrl + X (Cut) for basic data handling. This shortcut comes from the early days of graphical user interfaces.
Which shortcut key is used to insert the 'Current Date' in an MS Excel cell?
Correct Answer: A. Ctrl + ;
Ctrl + ; (semicolon) inserts the static current date based on the computer's system clock. This value does not change even if the file is opened on a later day. For the current time, the shortcut is Ctrl + Shift + : (colon).
To 'Justify' a paragraph in MS Word, which shortcut key is used?
Correct Answer: D. Ctrl + J
Ctrl + J aligns the text to both the left and right margins by adding extra space between words. This creates a clean, straight edge on both sides of the document. It is standard for newspapers, books, and formal reports.
Which shortcut key is used to 'Close' the active document or window in MS Office?
Correct Answer: C. Ctrl + W
Ctrl + W closes the current file but keeps the application program open. This is useful when working on multiple files and wanting to shut them one by one. Alt + F4 is used to close the entire application completely.
Which shortcut key is used to 'Decrease Font Size' of the selected text in MS Word?
Correct Answer: A. Ctrl + [
Both Ctrl + [ and Ctrl + Shift + < can be used to reduce the size of the font. Ctrl + [ decreases size by 1 point, while the other varies by the font list steps. These shortcuts allow for precise control over document typography.
In MS Excel, which shortcut key is used to 'Hide' the selected column?
Correct Answer: D. Ctrl + 0
Ctrl + 0 is the shortcut to hide columns that are currently selected by the user. To hide a row, the corresponding shortcut is Ctrl + 9. These are helpful for managing large spreadsheets without deleting data.
Which shortcut is used to 'Open' an existing file in MS Office?
Correct Answer: C. Ctrl + O
Ctrl + O brings up the Open dialog box or the backstage view to select a file. Ctrl + N is used for creating a 'New' blank file instead. It is a fundamental shortcut for file management within the suite.