Q: 1 Identify the menu tab of MS-Word used to add a table in a document.
Add
Insert
File
Page
[ Option B ]
In MS Word, the Insert Tab is used to add various elements into a document, such as tables, pictures, charts, shapes, headers, footers, and page numbers.
Q: 2 Which of the following tab is used to change the colour of document content area in Microsoft Office 365 Word?
File
Home
Insert
Design
[ Option D ]
In Microsoft Office 365 Word, to change the color of the document content area (background color), you use the Design tab. The Design tab is mainly for themes, formatting, and visual design.
Q: 3 Which one among the following shortcut keys is used for print preview in MS Word?
Shift + F2
Ctrl + F7
Ctrl + F5
Ctrl + F2
[ Option D ]
In MS Word, before printing a document, it is useful to see how the pages will look when printed. This is done through Print Preview. The shortcut key Ctrl + F2 is opens the Print Preview window. It allows you to:
| Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + P | Directly opens the Print dialog box. |
| Ctrl + F12 | Opens the Open dialog box to open an existing document. |
| Ctrl + F10 | Maximizes / Restores the document window. |
Q: 4 Which of the following is not the alignment of the paragraph in MS-Word?
Before Alignments
Left Alignments
Right Alignments
Justify
[ Option A ]
Paragraph alignment determines how text is positioned horizontally on a page. Common alignments in MS Word are:
| ALIGNMENT | MEANING | SHORTCUT KEY |
|---|---|---|
| Left | Text is aligned along the left margin, ragged (uneven) on the right. This is default. | Ctrl + L |
| Center | Text is aligned in the center between left and right margins. | Ctrl + E |
| Right | Text is aligned along the right margin, ragged (uneven) on the left. | Ctrl + R |
| Justify | Text is aligned evenly on both left and right margins, giving a clean block appearance. | Ctrl + J |
Q: 5 Which of the following statement is NOT true about the different types of MS Word Alignment?
Left Alignment- All the lines of the paragraph will be aligned on the left.
Center Alignment- All the lines of the paragraph will be aligned to the center.
Right Alignment- All the lines of the paragraph will be aligned including on the right.
Justify- the only left side of the paragraph will be aligned including the last line.
[ Option D ]
| ALIGNMENT | MEANING | SHORTCUT KEY |
|---|---|---|
| Left | Text is aligned along the left margin, ragged (uneven) on the right. This is default. | Ctrl + L |
| Center | Text is aligned in the center between left and right margins. | Ctrl + E |
| Right | Text is aligned along the right margin, ragged (uneven) on the left. | Ctrl + R |
| Justify | Text is aligned evenly on both left and right margins, giving a clean block appearance. | Ctrl + J |
Q: 6 The shortcut key for italicize selected text in MS Word is :
Tab + I
Ctrl + I
Shift + I
I + F5
[ Option B ]
In MS Word and other MS Office applications like Excel, PowerPoint, formatting text can be done quickly using keyboard shortcuts.
| ACTION | SHORTCUT KEY | EFFECT |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl + B | Makes text darker / bold and thicker. |
| Italic | Ctrl + I | Slants text to the right or italicizing selected text. |
| Underline | Ctrl + U | Adds a line beneath or below text. |
Q: 7 In a word document, Simrat has to display the list of online sites which can further be used by a student for preparing a research paper on, “The Effect of Social Media on the behaviour of Students.” Which feature of word is the best suitable to prepare the list?
Linking
Bullets
Numbering
Graph
[ Option A ]
To display a list of online sites that students can use as resources, the best feature in a Word document is Linking (hyperlinks). This feature allows embedding clickable links to websites directly in the document, enabling easy access to online resources.
Q: 8 In MS-Word ‘Gutter’ is related to-
Orientation
Page Size
Margins
Equation
[ Option C ]
In MS Word, a gutter is extra space added to the margin of a document to allow for binding, such as in books, reports, or manuals. It ensures that text does not get hidden in the spine or fold of the bound document.
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Margins | Space between the text and the edge of the page. |
| Orientation | Direction of the page, Portrait (Vertical) or Landscape (Horizontal). |
| Page Size | Size of the paper, like A4, Letter, Legal. |
| Gutter | Extra space added to a margin to allow for binding, prevents text from being hidden in spine. |
| Header/Footer | Area at the TOP (Header) or BOTTOM (Footer) of the page for text, page numbers, or images. |
| Columns | Divides the page into Vertical Sections, often used in newsletters or brochures. |
Q: 9 Which of the following shortcut key is used to close the currently open document in MS Word?
Ctrl + W
Ctrl + R
Ctrl + K
Ctrl + M
[ Option A ]
In Microsoft Word, the shortcut key Ctrl + W is used to close the currently open document. This shortcut quickly closes the document window without exiting the entire Word application.
| SHORTCUT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + A | Select all content in the document. |
| Ctrl + B | Apply or remove (toggle) bold formatting. |
| Ctrl + C | Copy selected text or object. |
| Ctrl + D | Open the Font dialog box. |
| Ctrl + E | Center-align the current selection. |
| Ctrl + F | Open the Find dialog box or displays the navigation task pane. |
| Ctrl + G | Go to a specific page, section, or line. |
| Ctrl + H | Open the Replace dialog box. |
| Ctrl + I | Apply or remove (toggle) italic formatting. |
| Ctrl + J | Justify the paragraph. |
| Ctrl + K | Insert a hyperlink. |
| Ctrl + L | Left-align the paragraph. |
| Ctrl + M | Increase paragraph indent. |
| Ctrl + N | Create a new document. |
| Ctrl + O | Open an existing document. |
| Ctrl + P | Open the Print dialog box. |
| Ctrl + Q | Remove paragraph formatting or resets the formatting back to the original paragraph style. |
| Ctrl + R | Right-align the paragraph. |
| Ctrl + S | Save the current document or displays the Save As dialog if new document. |
| Ctrl + T | Create a hanging indent. |
| Ctrl + U | Apply or remove (toggle) underline formatting. |
| Ctrl + V | Paste copied or cut content or pastes the entry from the clipboard. |
| Ctrl + W | Close the currently open document. |
| Ctrl + X | Cut selected text or object. |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo the last undone action. |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo the last action. |
| Ctrl + Shift + C | Copy formatting. |
| Ctrl + Shift + V | Paste formatting. |
| Ctrl + Shift + F6 | Switch between open documents. |
| Ctrl + Shift + F12 | Print the document. |
Q: 10 Where can you find Quick Access Toolbar, in the MS Word-2013 interface window?
Top right corner
Bottom left corner
Bottom right corner
Top left corner
[ Option D ]
Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) is a small, customizable toolbar that lets you place your most-used commands (like Save, Undo, Redo, etc.) in one place. By default, the QAT is located at the top left corner of the Word window, just above the Ribbon and next to the title bar.
| ELEMENT | LOCATION | PURPOSE |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) | Top left corner, above Ribbon by default. | Stores frequently used commands like Save, Undo, Redo. |
| Ribbon | Top, below the Title Bar. | Contains tabs (Home, Insert, Page Layout, etc.) with grouped commands. |
| Status Bar | Bottom of the window. | Shows page number, word count, language, zoom slider. |
| Scroll Bars | Right side & bottom. | Helps navigate vertically and horizontally through a document. |
Q: 11 What are the advantages of mail-merge feature in MS-Word?
1. It saves lot of time and effort.
2. It is used for designing document.
3. It can maintain the details of all recipients.
4. It makes the documents more attractive.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1 Only
2 and 3 Only
1 and 3 Only
1 and 4 Only
[ Option C ]
Mai-Merge is a powerful feature in Microsoft Word that allows you to create multiple personalized documents (like letters, envelopes, or labels) using data from a list or database.
Instead of typing each document individually, Mail-Merge automatically inserts unique details into a standard template, saving time and reducing errors.
Q: 12 At which of the following level, formatting of a word document cannot be done in MS Word – 2013?
Register
Paragraph
Page
Character
[ Option A ]
In MS Word, formatting means changing the appearance of text or document elements without changing the content. Formatting can be applied at the Character Level (font style, color, bold, italic), Paragraph Level (alignment, indentation, spacing), and Page Level (margins, orientation, page borders).
Q: 13 In MS Word, ‘Table of Contents’ can be added to a document by going to the ___________ tab.
Insert
Design
References
Home
[ Option C ]
In MS Word, the Table of Contents feature is found under the References tab on the ribbon. The References tab contains tools for managing citations, footnotes, captions, and the Table of Contents.
| FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Table of Contents | Adds an automatic or custom table of contents, showing headings and page numbers in the document. |
| Add Text | Assigns heading levels to text for inclusion in the Table of Contents. |
| Update Table | Updates the existing Table of Contents to reflect changes in page numbers or headings. |
| Insert Footnote | Adds a footnote at the current cursor position for referencing additional information. |
| Insert Endnote | Adds an endnote at the end of the document as a reference note. |
| Next Footnote | Navigates to the next footnote or endnote in the document. |
| Show Notes | Displays footnotes and endnotes in a separate pane for editing. |
| Insert Citation | Inserts a citation for a source in the document. |
| Manage Sources | Opens the Source Manager to add, edit, or delete sources used for citations and bibliography. |
| Bibliography | Inserts or manages a bibliography or list of references at the end of the document. |
| Insert Caption | Adds a caption (label and number) below a figure, table, or other objects. |
| Cross-Reference | Inserts references to other parts of the document, such as headings, figures, or tables. |
| Mark Entry | Marks selected text for inclusion in an index. |
Q: 14 Which of the following is used to check synonyms in MS-Word?
Spell Checking
Auto Check
What If
Thesaurus
[ Option D ]
Thesaurus in MS Word is a tool that provides synonyms and antonyms for selected words. It helps to improve writing by offering alternative words to avoid repetition. Shortcut to open Thesaurus in MS Word is Shift + F7.
Q: 15 In context of MS-Word, fill in the blank-
“Create a ……………… to assign a name to a specific point in a document”.
ClipArt
Cross-Reference
Hyperlink
Bookmark
[ Option D ]
In MS Word, a Bookmark is used to give a name to a specific place in a document. This makes it easy to jump to that spot quickly or link to it from another part of the document using a Hyperlink or Cross-Reference.
Q: 16 Which of the following is NOT a character formatting in word processing tool?
Font colour
Alignment
Underline
Effects
[ Option B ]
In word processing tools formatting is divided into two categories:
| ASPECT | CHARACTER FORMATTING | PARAGRAPH FORMATTING |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Formatting that applies to individual characters or words. | Formatting that applies to the whole paragraph. |
| Scope | Affects only the selected text. | Affects the whole paragraph, regardless of selected characters. |
| Examples |
|
|
| Shortcut Keys |
|
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| Purpose | Improves the look and emphasis of text. | Improves the structure and readability of content. |
Since Alignment applies to the whole paragraph and not individual characters, it is NOT a character formatting option.
Q: 17 In Microsoft word, which of the following provides information about the current document?
Standard Tollbar
Tab Stop
Status Bar
View Buttons
[ Option C ]
The Status Bar in MS Word is a horizontal bar at the bottom of the window. It shows key details about the document, such as page number, word count, language, and the status of features like track changes or overtype mode, helping users quickly view important information.
| PART | LOCATION | FUNCTION |
|---|---|---|
| Title Bar | Top of the window | Shows the document name and program name. |
| Menu Bar / Ribbon | Below the Title Bar | Contains tabs (Home, Insert, Page Layout, etc.) with groups of commands. |
| Quick Access Toolbar | Top-left corner | Provides shortcuts for common commands (Save, Undo, Redo). |
| Document Area | Center of the window | Main workspace where you type and edit text. |
| Ruler | Above and left of the document area | Helps set margins, indents, and tab stops. |
| Scroll Bars | Right side and bottom | Move up/down or left/right in the document. |
| Status Bar | Bottom of the window | Shows document info (page number, word count, language, etc.). |
| View Buttons | Bottom-right near Status Bar | Change document view (Print Layout, Web Layout, etc.). |
| Zoom Slider | Bottom-right corner | Used to zoom in or out of the document. |
Q: 18 Which of the following key do you press to check spelling in MS Word?
F9
F7
F5
F2
[ Option B ]
MS Word has a built-in spell checker to find and correct spelling mistakes in your document. You can access it via the Ribbon → Review → Spelling & Grammar or by using a keyboard shortcut F7.
Q: 19 Decorative text in MS-Word document is called-
Bookmark
WordArt
SmartArt
ClipArt
[ Option B ]
In MS Word, decorative or stylized text that is used to make headings or titles visually attractive is called WordArt. WordArt allows you to apply special effects, colors, and shapes to text to make it stand out in a document.
Q: 20 Which among the following keys is used for checking grammar and spelling in M.S. Word?
F9
F3
F5
F7
[ Option D ]
In Microsoft Word, the F7 key is used to check the spelling and grammar of the document. Pressing F7 opens the Editor pane or spell-check dialog box, where Word highlights potential spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, helping users correct them.
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