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What will happen to the cursor when you use the HOME key?

The cursor moves to the beginning of the current line.

What will happen to the cursor when you use the END key?

The cursor moves to the end of the current line.

What will happen to the cursor when you use the CTRL+HOME keyboard shortcut?

The cursor moves to the beginning of the document.

What will happen to the cursor when you use the CTRL+END keyboard shortcut?

<p>The cursor moves to the end of the document.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the shortcuts for selecting a whole word?

<p>Double-click within the word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the shortcuts for selecting a whole paragraph?

<p>Triple-click within the paragraph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the shortcuts for selecting several words or lines?

<p>Drag the mouse over the words or hold down the SHIFT key while using the arrow keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the shortcuts for selecting the entire document?

<p>Press CTRL+A.</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is a good practice to insert many spaces you need to move text across a line.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

We can use the BACKSPACE key to delete a smaller selection of text.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ariel is a style menu name.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The font size is measured in points.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The shortcut key to insert a new line?

<p>ENTER</p> Signup and view all the answers

By default, the Tab stops are set at?

<p>0.5 inch intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Single line spacing causes 18 points.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the Standard toolbar, you can have up to 4 columns in a paragraph.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Format Painter button on the Standard toolbar is useful in applying a style.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Heading 1 is a default style.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the clipboard do when you copy or cut text?

<p>The clipboard stores the text temporarily for pasting elsewhere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to paragraph spacing if a paragraph is moved or deleted?

<p>The spacing goes with the paragraph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two methods to change the page margins?

<p>Using the ruler or using the Page Setup dialog box.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of text is added to the top margin of every page?

<p>Header.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the red wavy lines indicate in a Word document?

<p>Misspelled words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______________ command in the menu bar is used to access the Bullets and Numbering dialog box.

<p>Format</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between copying text and moving text?

<p>Copying means to make a copy of the selected text and insert it in another location, leaving the original text unchanged. Moving text means to remove the selected text from one location and insert it in another location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To view the elements on a clipboard, you select ______________ command from the menu bar.

<p>View→Toolbars→Clipboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choosing Edit→ Copy command on the menu bar and pressing CTRL+C keys are different actions.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

You cannot use Custom dictionary to remove a word.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

You can select synonyms of a word from the shortcut menu by right click.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Spelling and Grammar checker can be activated by pressing F7 key on the keyboard.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the command in the menu bar to change text to Title Case?

<p>Format→Change Case→Title Case</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the steps in inserting a symbol.

<p>Go to Insert→Symbol, select the desired symbol from the dialog box, and click Insert.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a font face? Mention any two font families.

<p>A font face is a design of text characters. Two font families are Arial and Times New Roman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you set line spacing in a paragraph?

<p>Select the paragraph, then go to Format→Paragraph→Line spacing and choose your desired spacing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Write the steps for moving text.

<p>Select the text, cut it using Edit→Cut or CTRL+X, place the cursor where you want to move the text, and paste it using Edit→Paste or CTRL+V.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Write the steps for copying text.

<p>Select the text, copy it using Edit→Copy or CTRL+C, place the cursor where you want to paste the text, and use Edit→Paste or CTRL+V.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of AutoCorrect feature in Word?

<p>The AutoCorrect feature automatically corrects common typing errors and can replace specific text with formatted text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Working with Text

  • The blinking cursor indicates where the text will be inserted.
  • Pressing ENTER at the end of a paragraph creates a new paragraph.
  • To insert text in an existing document, move the cursor to the desired location and type the text.
  • Use the spacebar to separate words and sentences.
  • Use the Tab key to create columns of text.
  • The Show/Hide button displays paragraph markers, spaces, and tabs.
  • Selecting text allows you to change its attributes, such as font, size, and style.
  • Use the BACKSPACE and DELETE keys to delete text.
  • Replacing text combines deleting unwanted text, positioning the cursor, and inserting new text.
  • Click and Type feature allows you to insert text, tables, charts, and graphics anywhere in a document.

Formatting Text

  • Use the Font menu to select font, size, and style.
  • Alignment options include left, center, right, and justified.
  • Numbered and bulleted lists can be created using the Bullets and Numbering options.
  • Increase/Decrease Indent alters the indentation of a paragraph.
  • Use the Outside Border option to add a border around text.
  • Highlight Color changes the background color of text.
  • Text Color changes the color of the characters in selected text.

Formatting Paragraphs

  • A paragraph is any amount of text followed by a paragraph mark (ENTER key).
  • Paragraph formats affect the entire paragraph and are stored in the paragraph mark.
  • Centering, right alignment, and left alignment can be changed using the Alignment options.
  • Indenting a paragraph sets it off from other text.
  • Increase Indent and Decrease Indent buttons change the indentation of a paragraph by one Tab stop.
  • A hanging indent indents all lines of a paragraph except the first line.

Tab Stops

  • Tab stops are set at 0.5-inch intervals by default.
  • The horizontal ruler can be used to set or change tab stops.
  • The Tab dialog box allows you to adjust the positions of tab stops.
  • You can change the spacing between default tab stops.

Line Spacing

  • Line spacing determines the height of each line of text.
  • Simple line spacing options include single, 1.5, and double spacing.
  • You can adjust the line spacing using the Line Spacing drop-down menu in the Paragraph dialog box.

Paragraph Spacing

  • Before and After spacing options allow you to adjust the space between paragraphs.
  • Settings can be in points (pt), inches (in), centimeters (cm), or lines (li).
  • Paragraph spacing can be used to create visual hierarchy and distinguish headings from body text.

Paragraph Formatting

  • Word automatically adds spacing defined in paragraph styles.
  • No need to manually add blank lines.

Borders and Shading

  • Add borders to any side of a paragraph.
  • Can add background shading to paragraphs, text, table cells, and frames.
  • Use the "Borders and Shading" dialog box to apply borders and shading.
  • Select the desired border, choose "Paragraph" under "Apply to", and click "OK".

Shortcut Keys and Tab Stops

  • The shortcut key to insert a new line is ENTER.
  • Tab stops are set at 0.5 inch intervals by default.

Bulleted and Numbered Lists

  • Use the "Bulleted List" or "Numbered List" buttons on the formatting toolbar to create lists:
    • Type the first entry and press ENTER to add a new bullet or number.
    • Hold down SHIFT while pressing ENTER to start a new line without adding a new bullet or number.
  • Use the "Increase Indent" and "Decrease Indent" buttons to create multi-level lists.
  • You can also format text first and then apply the list styles.

Creating Nested Lists

  • To create nested lists, increase the indentation of the items that will make up the nested list using the "Increase Indent" button.
  • Highlight the items and use the appropriate list button (bulleted or numbered).

Formatting Bulleted and Numbered Lists

  • Highlight the entire list to change all bullets or numbers, or place the cursor on a single line for individual changes.
  • Use the "Bullets and Numbering" dialog box:
    • Select the desired list style from the available choices.
    • Use "Picture..." to select a custom icon.
    • Use the "Numbered" tab to choose a numbered list style.

Copying and Moving Text

  • Copying creates a duplicate of the selected text, leaving the original intact.
  • Moving (or cutting) removes the selected text from its original location and inserts it elsewhere.
  • The clipboard stores text for pasting.
  • The clipboard can hold up to 12 elements, viewable using "Home→ Clipboard" submenu.

Moving Text (Cutting)

  • Select the text to move.
  • Use "Home→ Clipboard", the "Cut" button, or CTRL+X to move the text to the clipboard.
  • Place the cursor at the target location and use "Home→ Clipboard", "Paste", or CTRL+V to insert the text.
  • To move small amounts of text, use the drag-and-drop method:
    • Highlight the text.
    • Click and drag the selection to the new location.
    • Release the mouse button.

Copying Text

  • Select the text to copy.
  • Use "Home→ Clipboard", the "Copy" button, or CTRL+C to copy the text to the clipboard.

Spelling and Grammar Checker

  • Red wavy lines indicate misspelled words.
  • Green wavy lines indicate grammatical errors.
  • Use the "Spelling and Grammar checker" button or F7 to access the checker.
  • The dialog box will highlight errors and provide suggestions.

Page Formatting

  • Page Setup options are available in the "Page Layout" tab.

Page Margins

  • Using the Ruler:

    • Move the mouse over the ruler until the cursor changes to a double-ended arrow.
    • Click and drag the margin indicator to the desired location.
    • Release the mouse button.

  • Using the Page Setup Dialog Box:

    • Select "Page Layout → Margins".
    • Choose predefined margins (Normal, Narrow, etc.) or click "Custom Margins" to set specific values.
    • The "Preview" window reflects the changes.
    • Use the "Apply to" dropdown to target the entire document or selected text.
    • Click "OK" when finished.

Page Size and Orientation

  • Use the "Page Layout → Size" command to choose paper sizes (Letter, Legal, A4).
  • Select "More Paper Sizes" for additional options.
  • Use "Page Layout → Orientation" to switch between Portrait and Landscape views.
  • To change the orientation of multiple pages:
    • Use "View → Zoom" and select "Many Pages" to view multiple pages.
    • Select the pages to change.
    • Use "File → Page Setup" and change the orientation to "Landscape" or "Portrait" in the "Paper Size" tab.
    • Select "Apply to: Selected Text".
    • Click "OK".

Headers and Footers

  • A header is text displayed at the top of each page, typically document titles or page numbers.
  • A footer is text displayed at the bottom of each page.
  • To add or edit headers/footers:
    • Select "Insert → Header and Footer".
    • Select the "Header" or "Footer" option.
    • Type the desired header/footer text in the appropriate box.
    • Use formatting options to customize the text.

Page Numbers

  • Select "Insert → Page Numbers" to add page numbers to the document.
  • Choose a position: "Top of page" or "Bottom of page".
  • Click "OK" to apply.
  • To change starting page numbers:
    • Place the cursor on the page where the new numbering should start (or the section where the number should change).
    • Select "Insert → Page Numbers".
    • Uncheck "Show number on first page".
    • Click "Format" to open the "Page Number Format" dialog box.
    • Increase or decrease the value in the "Start at" box.
    • Click "OK" to close the "Page Number Format" dialog box.
    • Click "OK" again to confirm the changes.

Inserting a Page Break

  • To force a page break before the natural page break:
    • Place the cursor at the desired line.
    • Select "Insert → Break".
    • Choose "Page Break" from the list.
    • Click "OK".
  • Alternatively, press CTRL+ENTER to insert a page break.

Deleting a Page Break

  • Switch to "Normal" view.
  • Click on the page break indicator line.
  • Press DELETE to remove the page break.

Formatting Documents

  • Microsoft Word allows you to move text, change font styles, apply grammar and spell-check.
  • To change text to Title Case, use the command in the menu bar.
  • To insert a symbol, follow these steps:
    • Click the "Insert" tab
    • Go to "Symbol" group
    • Click "Symbol"
    • Select the desired symbol
    • Click "Insert"
  • A font face is the visual appearance of the text, such as Arial, Times New Roman.
  • Two font families are Serif and Sans Serif.
  • To set line spacing in a paragraph:
    • Select the paragraph
    • Go to "Home" tab
    • Click "Line and Paragraph Spacing" button
    • Select the desired spacing
  • To move text, follow these steps:
    • Select the text
    • Press "Ctrl + X" (Cut)
    • Go to the desired location and press "Ctrl + V" (Paste)
  • To copy text, follow these steps:
    • Select the text
    • Press "Ctrl + C" (Copy)
    • Go to the desired location and press "Ctrl + V" (Paste)
  • AutoCorrect feature automatically corrects common spelling errors and typos as you type.

In-Text Questions Feedback

  • The beginning of the line is indicated by pressing the "Home" key
  • To select a whole paragraph, triple-click within the paragraph.
  • You can select text by dragging the mouse over it or holding down the "Shift" key while using the arrow keys.
  • You can select all text by pressing "Ctrl + A" or going to "Edit" -> Selecting "Select all Command"
  • False - You can select multiple lines of text by holding down the "Shift" key and clicking on the first and last lines to be selected. True - You can move the insertion point by pressing the arrow keys. False - You do not need to drag the mouse to select text. The insertion point can be moved using the arrow keys. True - You can select a word by double-clicking within the word.
  • To insert a page break, press "Shift" + "Enter" keys.
  • Line spacing can be set in 0.5-inch intervals.
  • False - To apply bullets to a paragraph, you need to go to the "Home" tab and click on the Bullets icon.
  • True - The text is automatically formatted to fit within margins.
  • True - All the words in the selected text are included in the spelling and grammar check.
  • False - The text is not automatically formatted in a particular style.
  • Copying means to make a copy of the selected text and insert it in another location, leaving the original text unchanged. Moving text means to remove the selected text from one location and insert it in another location.
  • You can access the clipboard by going to View -> Toolbars -> Clipboard
  • False - To undo the last action, click on the Undo button on the Quick Access Toolbar. False - To redo the last undone action, click on the Redo button on the Quick Access Toolbar. True - You can use "find" to locate information in a document. True - You can use "replace" to locate and replace information in a document.

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This quiz focuses on keyboard shortcuts for navigating and manipulating text within documents. Test your knowledge on the functions of various keys like HOME, END, and editing practices. Enhance your understanding of how these shortcuts can improve your efficiency in word processing.

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