MS-WORD

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  • Q1: Define MS Office.
    Ans: MS Office is a collection of Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook used for office work and productivity.
  • Q2: Name 4 programs of MS Office.
    Ans: The programs are:
    • ➔ MS Word
    • ➔ MS Excel
    • ➔ MS PowerPoint
    • ➔ MS Outlook
  • Q3: Enlist some MS Office Applications.
    Ans: Some MS Office applications are Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
  • Q4: Define Word Processor.
    Ans: A word processor is software used to create, edit, format, and print text documents.
  • Q5: Enlist some Word Processors.
    Ans: Examples of word processors are Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer, and Google Docs.
  • Q6: Define MS-Word.
    Ans: MS-Word is a word processing software developed by Microsoft used to create, edit, format, and print text documents.
  • Q7: Define Title Bar.
    Ans: The Title Bar is the topmost bar of the MS-Word window that displays the name of the document and the application.
  • Q8: Define File Menu.
    Ans: The File Menu contains commands like New, Open, Save, Save As, and Print.
  • Q9: Define the Ribbon of MS Word.
    Ans: The Ribbon is a toolbar that contains tabs and commands for various functions in MS Word.
  • Q10: Define the Quick Access Toolbar of MS Word.
    Ans: The Quick Access Toolbar provides shortcuts to frequently used commands.
  • Q11: Describe the functions performed by MS-Word in the computer.
    Ans: MS-Word allows users to create, edit, format, save, and print text documents with features like spell check, tables, and graphics insertion.
  • Q12: Why are tab settings used in MS-Word?
    Ans: Tab settings in MS-Word are used to align text properly and organize content into columns or sections.
  • Q13: Write a method to create a table in MS-Word.
    Ans: To create a table, go to the Insert tab, click on Table, then select the number of rows and columns needed.
  • Q14: What is the shortcut for undo and redo in MS-Word?
    Ans: The shortcut for Undo is Ctrl + Z, and the shortcut for Redo is Ctrl + Y.
  • Q15: How to create a new Word document?
    Ans: To create a new Word document:
    • ➔ Open MS-Word
    • ➔ Click on File → New
    • ➔ Choose Blank Document
  • Q16: How to save a new Word document?
    Ans: To save a new Word document:
    • ➔ Click on File → Save As
    • ➔ Choose the location
    • ➔ Enter the file name
    • ➔ Click Save
  • Q17: How to print a Word document?
    Ans: To print a Word document:
    • ➔ Click File → Print
    • ➔ Select the printer
    • ➔ Set the preferences
    • ➔ Click Print
  • Q18: Explain the methods of inserting page number to a Word document.
    Ans: To insert page numbers:
    • ➔ Go to the Insert tab
    • ➔ Click Page Number
    • ➔ Choose the position and style
    • ➔ The page numbers will be added
  • Q19: How to save a Word file in PDF format?
    Ans: To save a Word file in PDF format:
    • ➔ Click File → Save As
    • ➔ Choose PDF from the "Save as type" dropdown
    • ➔ Click Save
  • Q20: How to delete a row or column in a table in MS-Word?
    Ans: To delete a row or column:
    • ➔ Right-click on it
    • ➔ Select Delete Cells
    • ➔ Choose Delete entire row or Delete entire column
  • Q21: How to insert a text box in MS-Word?
    Ans: To insert a text box:
    • ➔ Go to the Insert tab
    • ➔ Click Text Box
    • ➔ Choose a style or draw your own
  • Q22: What is the shortcut for align text left and align text right in MS-Word?
    Ans: The shortcut for Align Left is Ctrl + L, and for Align Right is Ctrl + R.
  • Q23: How to insert a Symbol in MS-Word?
    Ans: To insert a symbol:
    • ➔ Go to the Insert tab
    • ➔ Click Symbol
    • ➔ Select the desired symbol from the list
  • Q24: How to insert a Picture in MS-Word?
    Ans: To insert a picture:
    • ➔ Click the Insert tab
    • ➔ Select Pictures
    • ➔ Choose a picture from your device
    • ➔ Click Insert
  • Q25: Define Document Area of MS Word.
    Ans: The Document Area is the blank space where you type and edit your text.
  • Q26: Define Ruler.
    Ans: The Ruler helps in aligning text, graphics, and setting margins.
  • Q27: Define Cursor.
    Ans: The Cursor is the blinking line that shows where text will appear.
  • Q28: Define Scroll Bar.
    Ans: Scroll Bars allow you to move the document up, down, left, or right.
  • Q29: Define the Window control buttons.
    Ans: The Window control buttons minimize, maximize, or close the window.
  • Q30: Define Zoom Slider.
    Ans: The Zoom Slider changes the view size of the document.
  • Q31: Why is it important to save a document?
    Ans: Saving a document prevents loss of data and allows it to be opened later.
  • Q32: What is the difference between SAVE and SAVE AS command?
    Ans: SAVE updates an existing file, while SAVE AS creates a new file with a new name or location.
  • Q33: What is the difference between CUT and COPY command?
    Ans: CUT removes text from its original place, COPY duplicates it without removing.
  • Q34: Define Undo Command.
    Ans: Undo reverses the last action performed in the document.
  • Q35: Define Redo Command.
    Ans: Redo restores an action that was undone.
  • Q36: Define Repeat Command.
    Ans: Repeat repeats the last command or action performed.
  • Q37: Define Text formatting in MS Word.
    Ans: Text formatting changes the appearance of text, such as font, size, color, and style.
  • Q38: Define Paragraph Alignment in MS Word.
    Ans: Paragraph alignment sets the position of text: left, center, right, or justified.
  • Q39: Define Drop cap in MS Word.
    Ans: Drop cap makes the first letter of a paragraph larger and drops it into the text.
  • Q40: How can Drop cap be inserted in MS Word?
    Ans: Select the first letter, go to Insert tab, click Drop Cap, and choose a style.
  • Q41: Why are Bullets and Numberings used?
    Ans: Bullets and Numberings organize text into lists for better readability.
  • Q42: Define Border and Shading Toolbar.
    Ans: This toolbar is used to add borders and background shading to text or paragraphs.
  • Q43: How does the spelling and Grammar check feature work?
    Ans: It highlights mistakes and suggests corrections for spelling and grammar errors.
  • Q44: Define Header in MS Word.
    Ans: A header is text or graphics that appear at the top of every page.
  • Q45: Define Footer in MS Word.
    Ans: A footer is text or graphics that appear at the bottom of every page.
  • Q46: How to insert a table in MS Word.
    Ans: Go to Insert tab, click Table, and choose the number of rows and columns.
  • Q47: Define Page setup.
    Ans: Page setup is used to adjust page size, margins, orientation, and layout.
  • Q48: What are Margins in Page setup?
    Ans: Margins are the blank spaces around the edges of a page.
  • Q49: Define Page Orientation.
    Ans: Page orientation sets the page as Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal).
  • Q50: Define Print Preview.
    Ans: Print Preview shows how the document will look when printed.
  • Q51: Define PDF.
    Ans: PDF stands for Portable Document Format, used to share documents without changes.
  • Q52: Define Text Box.
    Ans: A text box is a movable box where you can type text separately from the main document.
  • Q53: What is the extension of the MS-Word file?
    Ans: The file extension of an MS-Word document is .docx.
  • Q54: Write the shortcut keys for the following in MS Word.
    Ans:
    CommandShortcut Key
    Create new fileCtrl + N
    Save a fileCtrl + S
    Access File MenuAlt + F
    CopyCtrl + C
    PasteCtrl + V
    CutCtrl + X
    Open a new documentCtrl + O
    Slide between documentsCtrl + F6
    Close current documentCtrl + W
    Undo commandCtrl + Z
    Redo commandCtrl + Y
    Repeat a commandF4
    Find textCtrl + F
    Replace TextCtrl + H
    SubscriptCtrl + =
    SuperscriptCtrl + Shift + =
    To change a Font StyleCtrl + Shift + F
    To increase Font sizeCtrl + Shift + →
    To decrease Font sizeCtrl + Shift + <
    Bold TextCtrl + B
    Underline TextCtrl + U
    Italics TextCtrl + I
    Minimize a documentCtrl + M
    Text JustifyCtrl + J
    Text Align LeftCtrl + L
    Text Align RightCtrl + R
    Text Align CenterCtrl + E
    To select whole documentCtrl + A
    To select TextShift + Arrow Keys
    Access Spelling and Grammar featureF7
    Print a documentCtrl + P
    Show or hide RulerAlt + W, R
    Single Line SpacingCtrl + 1
    Double Line SpacingCtrl + 2
    1.5 Line SpacingCtrl + 5
    Display MS Word HelpF1
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