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What is the purpose of this icon?

Explanation

This icon is used to add bullets to selected text. Bullets are used to create a list or to highlight key points in a document. By clicking on this icon, the user can easily add bullet points to the selected text, making it more organized and visually appealing.

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Computer Tools Word Test - Quiz

This quiz tests knowledge of Microsoft Word functions, including icon utility, file operations, and keyboard shortcuts.

2. What is this icon called?

Explanation

This icon is called "Save". It is commonly used in computer software to represent the action of saving a file or document. Clicking on this icon typically prompts the user to choose a location to save the file and gives the file a name. Saving a file ensures that any changes made to the document are preserved and can be accessed again in the future.

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3. Which of these is NOT a drop down menu within Microsoft Word?

Explanation

The question asks for a drop down menu that is NOT present in Microsoft Word. The options "File," "Edit," and "Format" are all drop down menus within Microsoft Word. However, "Picture" is not a drop down menu within Microsoft Word. It is a tab or option that allows users to insert or edit pictures within their Word documents, but it does not have a drop down menu functionality. Therefore, "Picture" is the correct answer.

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4.
What is the function of this toolbar control?

Explanation

This toolbar control allows the user to control the zoom display. It means that the user can adjust the size of the content on the screen, making it larger or smaller as needed. This can be helpful for users who have difficulty reading small text or for those who want to see more content on the screen at once. By providing this control, the toolbar enhances the user's experience and allows them to customize the display to their preferences.

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What is the purpose of this icon?

Explanation

This icon is used to add numbers to selected text. It allows the user to create numbered lists in their document or presentation. By selecting the desired text and clicking on this icon, the text will be automatically numbered in a sequential order. This can be useful for organizing information or creating step-by-step instructions.

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6. What is the keyboard shortcut to copy a selected item to the Clipboard?

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Ctrl+C is the correct answer because it is the keyboard shortcut used to copy a selected item to the Clipboard. The Ctrl key, when pressed together with the C key, sends a command to the computer to copy the selected item. This shortcut is commonly used in various applications and programs to duplicate content and transfer it to another location or document.

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7. Aligning text is the same as indenting text True or false?

Explanation

Aligning text is not the same as indenting text. Aligning text refers to adjusting the horizontal position of text, such as left-aligning, right-aligning, or centering it. On the other hand, indenting text refers to adding space at the beginning of a line to create a visual hierarchy or to signify a new paragraph or section. Therefore, the statement "Aligning text is the same as indenting text" is false.

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8. You can set different distances for the top and bottom margins True or false?

Explanation

Different distances for the top and bottom margins can be set in web design and formatting. This allows for more flexibility in the layout and spacing of elements on a webpage. By setting different distances, designers can create visually appealing and balanced compositions.

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9. What is the difference between using the 'Save' and 'Save As' commands?

Explanation

The 'Save' command is used to save the document with its existing filename and location. On the other hand, the 'Save As' command allows the user to specify a new filename and possibly a new location for the document. This is useful when the user wants to create a copy of the document with a different name or save it in a different location without overwriting the original file.

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10. What two paper orientations are available?

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The two paper orientations available are portrait and landscape. Portrait orientation is the default orientation where the paper is taller than it is wide. Landscape orientation, on the other hand, is when the paper is wider than it is tall. These orientations are commonly used in printing and designing documents, allowing for different layouts and visual presentations.

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11.
This icon is displayed within the Header and Footer toolbar. What is its function?

Explanation

This icon in the Header and Footer toolbar is used to insert page numbers into the header or footer of a document. It allows the user to easily add page numbers to their document for organizational purposes.

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12. To hide the Office Assistant, right click on the Office Assistant and from the menu displayed, click on the Hide command. True or False?

Explanation

To hide the Office Assistant, you can right click on it and select the Hide command from the menu that appears. This indicates that the statement "To hide the Office Assistant, right click on the Office Assistant and from the menu displayed, click on the Hide command" is true.

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13. How would you select a word?

Explanation

To select a word, you need to double click on it. This action highlights the entire word, making it ready for further actions such as copying, deleting, or formatting. Single clicking on the word would not select it entirely, while clicking in the Selection Bar does not have any effect on selecting a word.

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14.
What is the function of this icon?

Explanation

This icon is used to undo the last action that was performed. It allows the user to revert back to the previous state or step before the action was taken. This can be helpful in case of accidental changes or mistakes, as it provides a way to easily undo and correct them.

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15. What is the keyboard shortcut for displaying the 'Go To' dialog box?

Explanation

The keyboard shortcut for displaying the 'Go To' dialog box is Ctrl+G. This shortcut allows users to quickly access the 'Go To' feature in various applications, such as Microsoft Word or Excel. It is a convenient way to navigate to a specific location, such as a page, line, or cell, within a document or spreadsheet.

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What is this icon used for?

Explanation

This icon is used for inserting tables. It allows users to easily add tables to their documents, spreadsheets, or presentations. Tables are useful for organizing and presenting data in a structured format. They can be customized with different numbers of rows and columns, and users can input text or numbers into each cell of the table. This icon provides a convenient way to add tables to a document without having to manually create and format them.

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17. What is the keyboard shortcut to paste an item from the Clipboard?

Explanation

Ctrl+V is the keyboard shortcut to paste an item from the Clipboard. This shortcut is commonly used in various applications and operating systems to paste text, images, or other content that has been copied or cut. By pressing Ctrl+V, the content stored in the Clipboard is inserted at the current cursor position or location. This shortcut is widely known and used by computer users to quickly and easily paste content without the need for additional steps or menus.

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18. What is the keyboard shortcut for selecting everything?

Explanation

The keyboard shortcut for selecting everything is Ctrl+A. This combination of keys is commonly used in various software applications and operating systems to quickly select all the content within a document or a folder. By pressing Ctrl+A, users can easily highlight and manipulate the entire text, files, or elements present on their screen, saving time and effort compared to manually selecting each item individually.

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19. Hat is the keyboard shortcut to cut a selected item to the Clipboard?

Explanation

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+X is used to cut a selected item to the Clipboard. This means that the selected item is removed from its original location and copied to the Clipboard, allowing it to be pasted elsewhere. Ctrl+A is used to select all items, Ctrl+C is used to copy a selected item, and Ctrl+V is used to paste a copied or cut item.

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20. What is the function of this icon (contained within the Open dialog box)?

Explanation

This icon within the Open dialog box is used to create a new folder. It allows the user to easily create a new directory or folder within the current location or directory where they are working. This can be useful when organizing files or when a user wants to create a new folder to store specific files or documents.

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21. What is the keyboard shortcut for the 'Undo' command?

Explanation

The correct answer is Ctrl+Z. This keyboard shortcut is commonly used to undo the previous action or restore the previous state. It is a widely recognized and frequently used shortcut in various software applications, including text editors, word processors, and graphic design programs. By pressing Ctrl+Z, users can easily revert any unintended changes or mistakes they have made, providing a convenient way to undo actions and maintain accuracy and efficiency in their work.

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22.
The dialog box shown below can be opened by selecting a command, under which of these drop down menus?

Explanation

The dialog box shown below can be opened by selecting a command under the Format drop down menu.

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23. Which keyboard shortcut will start the spell checker utility?

Explanation

Pressing the F7 key on the keyboard will start the spell checker utility.

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24.
What is the function of this icon (contained within the Open dialog box)?

Explanation

This icon allows the user to move up one level in the folder structure. By clicking on this icon, the user can navigate to the parent folder of the current folder they are in. This is useful when the user wants to access files or folders that are located in a higher level or when they want to go back to the previous folder they were in.

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25. Microsoft Word has a number of different views that can be used to display a document. They can be found under the View drop down menu. Which of the following is not a valid view?

Explanation

The question is asking for the view that is not valid in Microsoft Word. The Normal, Print Layout, and Web Layout views are all valid views in Microsoft Word. However, the Email Layout view is not a valid view in Microsoft Word.

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26.
This icon is displayed within the Header and Footer toolbar. What is its function?

Explanation

The icon in question is displayed within the Header and Footer toolbar. Its function is to open the Page Setup dialog box.

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27. By default Microsoft Word is in 'Overwrite mode' rather than 'Insert mode'

Explanation

Microsoft Word is in 'Insert mode' by default, not 'Overwrite mode'. In 'Insert mode', any new text that is typed is inserted at the cursor's position, pushing existing text forward. On the other hand, in 'Overwrite mode', any new text that is typed replaces the existing text at the cursor's position. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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28. Text Effects (such as 'Las Vegas Lights'), cannot be printed.True or false?

Explanation

Text effects such as 'Las Vegas Lights' cannot be printed because they require specific visual effects that cannot be replicated on a printed medium. These effects often involve animations, dynamic lighting, or other interactive elements that can only be displayed on a digital screen. Therefore, it is true that text effects cannot be printed.

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29. When you 'drag and drop' selected text, a copy of the text is always placed in the Clipboard. True or false?

Explanation

When you 'drag and drop' selected text, a copy of the text is always placed in the Clipboard. This means that the original text remains in its original location, and a duplicate is created in the Clipboard. This allows the user to easily move or duplicate text within a document or between different documents or applications.

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30. Where is the Status Bar normally displayed?

Explanation

The status bar is typically displayed at the bottom of the screen. It provides information about the current status of the device or application, such as battery level, network connection, and time. Placing it at the bottom allows for easy visibility and accessibility, as it is closer to the user's natural line of sight and can be easily glanced at without obstructing the main content on the screen.

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31. You can indent text from the left, but not from the right margin True or false?

Explanation

The given answer is false because it is possible to indent text from both the left and right margins. Indenting from the left margin is commonly used to create a visual hierarchy and improve readability, while indenting from the right margin is less common but can be used for special formatting purposes such as creating hanging indents in bibliographies or references.

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32.
What is the purpose of this icon?

Explanation

This icon aligns text to the right, meaning that it moves the text towards the right margin of the document or page. This can be useful for creating a visually appealing layout or for emphasizing certain content. By aligning text to the right, it creates a clean and organized appearance, especially when used in conjunction with other alignment options.

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33. Within a table, you can use the Enter key to move from cell to cell. True or false?

Explanation

Within a table, you cannot use the Enter key to move from cell to cell. Instead, you can use the Tab key to move horizontally across cells and the Arrow keys to move vertically or horizontally within cells. The Enter key is typically used to insert a new paragraph or line break within a cell.

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34. What is the keyboard shortcut to get Help?

Explanation

Pressing the F1 key on the keyboard is a common keyboard shortcut to get help in many software applications and operating systems. This key is often associated with the "Help" function and is used to open a help menu or display relevant help documentation. Therefore, F1 is the correct answer for the given question.

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35.
This icon is displayed within the Header and Footer toolbar. What is its function?

Explanation

This icon in the Header and Footer toolbar allows the user to switch between the header and footer areas of a document. This is useful when the user wants to make changes or add content to either the header or footer section of the document.

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36. Which of the following is NOT an option within the 'Change Case' dialog box?

Explanation

The 'Change Case' dialog box offers different options to modify the case of text, such as Sentence case, Lowercase, and Title Case. However, Italics is not a case option but a formatting option used to emphasize or highlight text.

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37.
What is the purpose of these icons?

Explanation

The purpose of these icons is to indent text.

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38. When is the 'Tip of the day' displayed?

Explanation

The 'Tip of the day' is displayed when you start Word. This feature provides users with helpful tips and suggestions to enhance their experience with the application. By displaying the tip at the start, users can learn new features or shortcuts that they may not have been aware of, improving their productivity and efficiency while using Word.

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39. How would you change the case of selected text?

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To change the case of selected text, you would click on "Format/Change Case". This option is commonly found in word processing software and allows you to convert the selected text to uppercase, lowercase, title case, or sentence case, depending on your preference. By selecting this option, you can easily modify the case of the text without having to manually retype it.

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40. What is the keyboard shortcut for exiting (i.e. closing) Word?

Explanation

The keyboard shortcut Alt+F4 is used to exit or close a program, including Microsoft Word. This shortcut is commonly used in Windows operating systems to quickly close active windows or applications. By pressing Alt+F4 while in Word, the program will be closed, allowing the user to exit the application efficiently.

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41. How can you display or hide toolbars?

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To display or hide toolbars, you can right-click on a toolbar and select the desired option. This action will bring up a context menu where you can choose which toolbars you want to show or hide. By right-clicking on a toolbar, you have the flexibility to customize your workspace and tailor it to your specific needs.

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42. To insert a manual (hard) page break within a document you would press which keys?

Explanation

To insert a manual (hard) page break within a document, you would press Ctrl+Enter. This key combination is commonly used in word processing applications to force a new page to start at a specific point in the document. It is useful when you want to start a new section or chapter on a fresh page, regardless of the content on the previous page.

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43.
This icon is displayed within the Header and Footer toolbar. What is its function?

Explanation

This icon in the Header and Footer toolbar is used to insert the current date into the document.

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44. What is the keyboard shortcut to display the Thesaurus?

Explanation

The keyboard shortcut to display the Thesaurus is Shift+F7.

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45.
What is the function of this icon?

Explanation

This icon is used to display the document in Print Preview view. In this view, the user can see how the document will appear when printed, including page breaks, margins, and other formatting elements. This allows the user to make any necessary adjustments before actually printing the document.

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46. What is the keyboard shortcut for closing a document within Word?

Explanation

The keyboard shortcut for closing a document within Word is Ctrl+F4. This combination of keys allows the user to quickly close the active document without closing the entire Word program. It is a convenient shortcut that saves time and allows for efficient document management within Word.

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47. Which of the following would not be found within the Page Setup dialog box?

Explanation

The Page Setup dialog box is used to adjust various settings related to the layout and formatting of a document. It typically includes options such as margin settings, paper sizes, and paper orientation. However, paragraph line spacing is a formatting option that is usually found within the formatting options of a word processing program, such as the Line Spacing option in Microsoft Word. Therefore, it would not be found within the Page Setup dialog box.

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48. When applying paragraph formatting the entire paragraph MUST be selected, prior to applying the formatting True or false

Explanation

When applying paragraph formatting, it is not necessary to select the entire paragraph before applying the formatting. It is possible to select only a portion of the paragraph or even just a single word or character to apply the formatting. Therefore, the statement "the entire paragraph MUST be selected prior to applying the formatting" is false.

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49. What is Superscript text?

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Superscript text refers to text that is raised above the normal baseline. It is commonly used for mathematical or scientific notations, such as exponents or footnotes. The correct answer in this case is "Text is made smaller" because superscript text is typically displayed in a smaller font size compared to the surrounding text.

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What is the function of this icon?

Explanation

This icon is used to insert column formatting in a table. It allows users to adjust the width of the columns in a table to create a more visually appealing and organized layout. By selecting this icon, users can easily modify the column widths to their desired specifications.

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What is the purpose of this icon?
What is this icon called?
Which of these is NOT a drop down menu within Microsoft Word?
What is the function of this toolbar control?
What is the purpose of this icon?
What is the keyboard shortcut to copy a selected item to the...
Aligning text is the same as indenting text True or false?
You can set different distances for the top and bottom margins True or...
What is the difference between using the 'Save' and 'Save As'...
What two paper orientations are available?
This icon is displayed within the Header and Footer toolbar. What is...
To hide the Office Assistant, right click on the Office Assistant and...
How would you select a word?
What is the function of this icon?
What is the keyboard shortcut for displaying the 'Go To' dialog box?
What is this icon used for?
What is the keyboard shortcut to paste an item from the Clipboard?
What is the keyboard shortcut for selecting everything?
Hat is the keyboard shortcut to cut a selected item to the Clipboard?
What is the function of this icon (contained within the Open dialog...
What is the keyboard shortcut for the 'Undo' command?
The dialog box shown below can be opened by selecting a command, under...
Which keyboard shortcut will start the spell checker utility?
What is the function of this icon (contained within the Open dialog...
Microsoft Word has a number of different views that can be used to...
This icon is displayed within the Header and Footer toolbar. What is...
By default Microsoft Word is in 'Overwrite mode' rather than 'Insert...
Text Effects (such as 'Las Vegas Lights'), cannot be printed.True or...
When you 'drag and drop' selected text, a copy of the text is always...
Where is the Status Bar normally displayed?
You can indent text from the left, but not from the right margin True...
What is the purpose of this icon?
Within a table, you can use the Enter key to move from cell to cell....
What is the keyboard shortcut to get Help?
This icon is displayed within the Header and Footer toolbar. What is...
Which of the following is NOT an option within the 'Change Case'...
What is the purpose of these icons?
When is the 'Tip of the day' displayed?
How would you change the case of selected text?
What is the keyboard shortcut for exiting (i.e. closing) Word?
How can you display or hide toolbars?
To insert a manual (hard) page break within a document you would press...
This icon is displayed within the Header and Footer toolbar. What is...
What is the keyboard shortcut to display the Thesaurus?
What is the function of this icon?
What is the keyboard shortcut for closing a document within Word?
Which of the following would not be found within the Page Setup dialog...
When applying paragraph formatting the entire paragraph MUST be...
What is Superscript text?
What is the function of this icon?
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