Data Entry and Formatting – Excel MCQs

1. How do you enter data into a cell in Excel?

  • A) Double-click the cell and type
  • B) Press F2 and type
  • C) Click the cell and start typing
  • D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

2. What is the default alignment for text in a cell in Excel?

  • A) Center
  • B) Right
  • C) Left
  • D) Justified

Answer: C) Left

3. How can you apply a number format to a cell, such as currency or percentage?

  • A) Use the Format Cells dialog box
  • B) Right-click the cell and select “Format Cells”
  • C) Use the Number Format dropdown in the Home tab
  • D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

4. Which of the following is a valid Excel date format?

  • A) MM/DD/YYYY
  • B) YYYY-MM-DD
  • C) DD-MM-YYYY
  • D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

5. How can you quickly clear the formatting from a cell?

  • A) Use the Clear Formats option in the Home tab
  • B) Press Ctrl + Z
  • C) Right-click the cell and choose “Clear Contents”
  • D) Use the Format Painter

Answer: A) Use the Clear Formats option in the Home tab

6. What feature allows you to automatically fill a series of numbers or dates in Excel?

  • A) AutoFill
  • B) Flash Fill
  • C) Fill Handle
  • D) Series Fill

Answer: C) Fill Handle

7. How can you apply conditional formatting to a cell based on its value?

  • A) Use the Conditional Formatting option in the Home tab
  • B) Use the Format Cells dialog box
  • C) Apply a cell style
  • D) Use the AutoFormat option

Answer: A) Use the Conditional Formatting option in the Home tab

8. How do you wrap text within a cell so that it appears on multiple lines?

  • A) Use the Wrap Text option in the Home tab
  • B) Press Alt + Enter
  • C) Adjust the row height manually
  • D) Use the Format Cells dialog box to adjust alignment

Answer: A) Use the Wrap Text option in the Home tab

9. Which of the following options allows you to apply a predefined style to a cell?

  • A) Cell Styles in the Home tab
  • B) Format Painter
  • C) Conditional Formatting
  • D) Number Format dropdown

Answer: A) Cell Styles in the Home tab

10. To ensure that a cell’s content does not overflow into adjacent cells, you should:

  • A) Use the Shrink to Fit option in the Format Cells dialog box
  • B) Apply cell borders
  • C) Merge cells
  • D) Adjust the column width manually
  • Answer: A) Use the Shrink to Fit option in the Format Cells dialog box