MS Word 2016 Overview

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Which document view allows for hidden editing tools, filling the screen with the document?

Draft Layout

Web Layout

Read Mode (correct)

Print Layout

What command is NOT available by default on the Quick Access Toolbar?

Save

Undo

Delete (correct)

Repeat

How can you access additional commands to add to the Quick Access Toolbar?

Click the drop-down arrow (correct)

Right-click on the Ribbon

Go to the File menu

Select from the View tab

Which option allows you to adjust your document with precision?

The Ruler Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following views shows page breaks to indicate how the document will appear when printed?

Print Layout Signup and view all the answers

Which operation is performed to show or hide the Ruler?

Toggle the checkbox in the View tab Signup and view all the answers

What feature allows you to split the screen and view two parts of your document simultaneously?

View Tab Signup and view all the answers

Which feature appears in the Ribbon when working with specific items, such as tables or pictures?

Contextual tabs Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of the References tab allows you to create an organized list of the sources used in a document?

Bibliography Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of the Mailings tab in Word?

Composing letters and creating labels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following document views allows you to see how the document will look when printed?

Print Layout Signup and view all the answers

How can users customize the Quick Access Toolbar in Word?

By adding any available commands Signup and view all the answers

What feature of the Review tab allows users to leave feedback on a document?

Adding Comments Signup and view all the answers

Which tool in the Layout tab allows you to adjust the page's physical orientation?

Page Orientation Signup and view all the answers

Which command in the References tab is important for academic papers and includes detailed sources?

Bibliography Signup and view all the answers

Which tab would you typically use to format and style a document in Word?

Design Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the insertion point in a document?

To indicate where text can be entered Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the 'Cut' command on selected text?

It moves the selected text to the clipboard Signup and view all the answers

How can you access Backstage view in Word?

Click the 'File' tab on the Ribbon Signup and view all the answers

Which command would you use to save a document under a new name or location?

Save As Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you highlight text in a document?

It creates a visual cue for selected text Signup and view all the answers

Which feature allows users to change the layout of a Word document?

Page Orientation Signup and view all the answers

To immediately access the Save command, which tool can you locate it in?

Quick Access Toolbar Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the Review tab is accurate?

It provides options for document feedback and proofing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

MS-Word Overview

MS Word 2016 is a word processing application for creating various documents like letters, flyers, and reports.
The Word Start Screen appears when Word opens, allowing for new document creation.
The Ribbon contains multiple tabs with groups of tools for common tasks like copying, pasting, formatting, aligning paragraphs, and choosing styles.
Key Ribbon tabs include: File, Home, Insert, Design, Layout, References, Mailings, Review, View, and Help.
The Insert tab allows insertion of pictures, charts, tables, shapes, cover pages, etc.
The Design tab provides design tools for formatting, effects, and page borders.
The Layout tab lets you change print formatting including margins, page orientation, and page breaks.
The References tab enables footnotes, citations, tables of contents, captions, and a bibliography.
The Mailings tab helps in composing letters, envelopes, and labels.
The Review tab provides editing tools like adding comments and tracking changes.
The View tab allows switching between document views (e.g., Read Mode, Print Layout), and splitting the screen.
Contextual tabs under Format appear for items like tables and pictures.
The Quick Access Toolbar (located above the Ribbon) offers commonly used commands, like Save, Undo, and Repeat.
Backstage view in Word gives options for saving, opening files, printing, and sharing documents.
Saving a document: The command "Save" is used to save an already open or edited document. If saving anew, the "Save As" command is used.

Key Commands and Features

Copying and pasting text: Selecting text and copying creates a duplicate.
Cutting and pasting text: Selecting text and cutting removes it from the original location, then pasting it somewhere else.
Changing font, size, and color.
Page orientation
Highlighting text with bold, italics, and underlines.
Text alignment
Inserting tables, borders, and bullet formatting
Using the ruler for precise document adjustments
Hiding or showing the ruler
Different Document views (e.g., Read Mode, Print Layout, Web Layout).

Backstage View

Accessing Backstage view: Click the File tab on the Ribbon.
Creating a new document: Selecting "New", in the backstage view.
Saving: The "Save" command is used when working on an open document
Saving As: Used to create a new file at another location

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Description

This quiz covers the essential features of MS Word 2016, a powerful word processing application. Explore the prominent tabs in the Ribbon, such as Home, Insert, and Review, and learn how to effectively utilize tools for creating various documents like letters and reports.