Introduction To MS Word--worksheet #1
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Characters that indicate a paragraph, a tab or space on your screen, but that do not print when you print a Word Document are called:
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Headers
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Footers
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Formatting marks
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Text wrapping marks
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Introduction to MS Word--Worksheet #1 assesses basic skills in using MS Word, covering formatting marks, error indications, document editing, and page layout. This quiz is essential for learners to understand fundamental operations in Word processing.
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What is the color of the wavy line that indicates a potential spelling error?
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Green
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Red
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Yellow
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None of the above
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A. RedExplanation
The wavy line that indicates a potential spelling error is red. This is a common convention in many word processing and text editing software programs, where red is used to highlight errors or mistakes in spelling. The use of red makes it easy for the user to identify and correct any spelling errors in their text.Rate this question:
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What is the action of moving something from one location on the screen to another called?
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Drag
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Point
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Copy
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Wrap
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A. DragExplanation
The action of moving something from one location on the screen to another is called "dragging". This involves clicking and holding onto an object or element, then moving it to a different position on the screen by dragging the cursor.Rate this question:
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When you want to force a page to end at a specific location you tell Word by specifying:
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Live preview
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Text wrapping
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Manual page break
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None of the above
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A. Manual page breakExplanation
To force a page to end at a specific location in Word, you can use a manual page break. This allows you to control where the page ends and a new page begins. By inserting a manual page break, you can ensure that certain content or formatting stays together on one page, and the following content starts on a new page. This is useful when you want to keep headings, tables, or images together, or when you want to start a new section or chapter on a new page.Rate this question:
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Formatting marks such as paragraph symbols and dots for spaces are called ____________ characters.
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formatting marks
formattingExplanation
The given question is asking for the term used to describe characters that are used for formatting, such as paragraph symbols and dots for spaces. The answer is "formatting marks" as these characters are used to format the text and structure of a document. The term "formatting" is also mentioned as it is closely related to the concept of using these marks for formatting purposes.Rate this question:
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To delete the character to the left of the insertion point, press the ______________ key.
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backspaceExplanation
To delete the character to the left of the insertion point, the key that needs to be pressed is the backspace key. The backspace key is commonly used to erase or remove the character that appears before the cursor or insertion point. It allows for easy editing and correction of text by deleting characters in a backward direction.Rate this question:
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When you are typing and a word will not fit within the established margin, the ____________ ____________ features moves the entire word to the next line in the paragraph.
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word wrapExplanation
The word wrap feature is used when typing and a word is too long to fit within the established margin. Instead of cutting off the word or extending the margin, the word wrap feature automatically moves the entire word to the next line in the paragraph, ensuring that the text remains within the specified margins. This helps to maintain the readability and formatting of the text.Rate this question:
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To delete a character to the right of the insertion point, press the ___________ key.
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deleteExplanation
To delete a character to the right of the insertion point, the "delete" key needs to be pressed.Rate this question:
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When you make formatting changes in a document, ____________ _____________ allows you to see the result of applying that formatting change immediately.
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live previewExplanation
Live preview is a feature that allows users to see the immediate result of applying formatting changes in a document. It provides a real-time preview of how the document will look with the formatting changes applied, eliminating the need to constantly switch between editing and preview modes. This feature is commonly found in word processing software and enables users to make adjustments and fine-tune the formatting until they are satisfied with the final result.Rate this question:
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A reserved area for text/graphics that displays at the bottom of each page in a document is called the:
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footerExplanation
A reserved area for text/graphics that displays at the bottom of each page in a document is called a footer. The footer is commonly used to display information such as page numbers, copyright information, and author names. It provides a consistent and organized way to present this information throughout the document.Rate this question:
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