MS Word: Text Formatting

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What is the primary purpose of formatting text in a word processor?

  • To change the appearance of the text. (correct)
  • To increase the word count.
  • To check for grammatical errors.
  • To delete unwanted words.

What are the predefined settings in a software package called?

  • Basic settings
  • Custom settings
  • Advanced settings
  • Default settings (correct)

Which of the following actions is NOT a typical formatting function?

  • Changing the font.
  • Verifying the accuracy of facts. (correct)
  • Adjusting the text size.
  • Modifying the text color.

When formatting text, what is the minimum requirement for selecting the text?

<p>The cursor must be placed somewhere in the text. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you format a paragraph, what happens to subsequent paragraphs by default?

<p>They automatically adopt the same formatting. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

Formatting

Organising text in a word processor according to a chosen pattern to change its appearance using fonts, colors, sizes, and styles.

Default settings

Predefined settings in a software package that can be changed through formatting.

Paragraph Formatting

Formatting a paragraph applies the selected text settings to subsequent paragraphs unless changed.

Study Notes

  • Formatting involves organizing text in a word processor like MS Word according to a chosen pattern
  • Formatting changes the appearance of the text
  • Formatting uses different fonts, colors, sizes, and styles
  • Every software package has default settings, which formatting helps to change
  • When formatting text, you don't need to highlight the entire text
  • Placing the cursor anywhere in the text allows you to format that part
  • An entire paragraph can be formatted and subsequent paragraphs retain the same format unless changed

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