MS OFFICE MCQs on Word – [Collected from PPSC past papers held in 2024]

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: March 4, 2025

  1. What is the default font in MS Word 2016?
    a) Times New Roman
    b) Arial
    c) Calibri
    d) Verdana
    Answer: c) Calibri
  2. In MS Word, which shortcut key is used to insert a page break?
    a) Ctrl + Enter
    b) Shift + Enter
    c) Alt + Enter
    d) Ctrl + Shift + Enter
    Answer: a) Ctrl + Enter
  3. Which feature in MS Word allows you to combine a document with a data source to personalize letters?
    a) Macros
    b) Mail Merge
    c) AutoText
    d) Cross-reference
    Answer: b) Mail Merge
  4. Which tab in MS Word contains the ‘Track Changes’ option?
    a) Insert
    b) Review
    c) Home
    d) References
    Answer: b) Review
  5. What is the maximum number of columns in an MS Word table?
    a) 63
    b) 256
    c) 1024
    d) Unlimited
    Answer: a) 63
  6. In MS Word, which key is used to select the entire document?
    a) Ctrl + A
    b) Ctrl + C
    c) Ctrl + X
    d) Ctrl + E
    Answer: a) Ctrl + A
  7. What is the shortcut key to insert a hyperlink in MS Word?
    a) Ctrl + H
    b) Ctrl + K
    c) Ctrl + L
    d) Ctrl + J
    Answer: b) Ctrl + K
  8. Which view in MS Word is used for reading a document like a book?
    a) Web Layout
    b) Print Layout
    c) Read Mode
    d) Outline
    Answer: c) Read Mode
  9. What is the default file extension of MS Word 2013 and later?
    a) .doc
    b) .docx
    c) .txt
    d) .rtf
    Answer: b) .docx
  10. In MS Word, which feature is used to find similar words?
    a) AutoCorrect
    b) Thesaurus
    c) Word Count
    d) Spelling & Grammar
    Answer: b) Thesaurus
  11. In MS Word, which shortcut key is used to clear all formatting from selected text?
    a) Ctrl + Shift + N
    b) Ctrl + Spacebar
    c) Ctrl + Shift + V
    d) Alt + Shift + C
    Answer: b) Ctrl + Spacebar
  12. What is the purpose of the “Ctrl + Shift + >” shortcut in MS Word?
    a) Increase font size
    b) Decrease font size
    c) Align text
    d) Insert symbol
    Answer: a) Increase font size
  13. What does the Format Painter tool do in MS Word?
    a) Copies formatting from one part of a document to another
    b) Copies text from one place to another
    c) Inserts images into the document
    d) Changes font color
    Answer: a) Copies formatting from one part of a document to another
  14. What does the Ctrl + F6 shortcut key do in Microsoft Office applications?
    a) Closes the current window
    b) Switches between open documents
    c) Opens the Find dialog
    d) Activates full-screen mode
    Answer:  b) Switches between open documents
  15. Which feature allows you to adjust space between lines in a paragraph?
    a) Line Spacing
    b) Indentation
    c) Alignment
    d) Tabs
    Answer: a) Line Spacing
  16. In MS Word, the term “Gutter” refers to
    a) The space between columns
    b) Extra margin for binding
    c) Space before paragraphs
    d) A water drainage system
    Answer: b) Extra margin for binding
  17. Which feature in MS Word is used to create a drop cap?
    a) Create Drop Cap
    b) Page Layout
    c) Insert Drop Cap
    d) Font Settings
    Answer: c) Insert Drop Cap
  18. The ‘Ctrl + Shift + C’ shortcut is used for
    a) Copying text formatting
    b) Copying text
    c) Copying images
    d) Centering text
    Answer: a) Copying text formatting
  19. Which option is NOT available in the Find and Replace dialog box?
    a) Replace All
    b) Match Case
    c) Ignore All
    d) Find Next
    Answer: c) Ignore All
  20. The function of the “Ctrl + e” shortcut key in MS Word is
    a) Align text to the left
    b) Align text to the right
    c) Align text to the center
    d) None of thsese
    Answer: c) Align text to the center
  21. What is the default paper size in MS Word?
    a) A4
    b) Letter
    c) Legal
    d) Executive
    Answer: b) Letter
  22. The ‘Ctrl + 2’ shortcut is used for
    a) Single-line spacing
    b) Double-line spacing
    c) Increase font size
    d) Both b and c
    Answer: b) Double-line spacing
  23. Which shortcut key is used to open a new document in MS Word?
    a) Ctrl + N
    b) alt + N
    c) Ctrl + S
    d) Ctrl + D
    Answer: a) Ctrl + N
  24. Which feature in MS Word prevents two consecutive words from splitting across two lines?
    a) Soft Hyphen
    b) Non-breaking Space
    c) Widow Control
    d) Line Break
    Answer: b) Non-breaking Space
  25. How can you create a footnote in MS Word?
    a) Ctrl + Alt + F
    b) Ctrl + Shift + F
    c) Ctrl + F
    d) Alt + F
    Answer: a) Ctrl + Alt + F
  26. Which tool is used to adjust the left and right margins in MS Word?
    a) Ruler
    b) Gridlines
    c) Tabs
    d) Indentation
    Answer: a) Ruler
  27. The ‘Ctrl + Shift + N’ shortcut is used to
    a) Apply Normal style
    b) Create a new document
    c) Start a new paragraph
    d) Open a new window
    Answer: a) Apply Normal style
  28. What is the maximum zoom percentage in MS Word?
    a) 200%
    b) 400%
    c) 500%
    d) 1000%
    Answer: c) 500%
  29. Which tab contains the Columns option in MS Word?
    a) Insert
    b) Layout
    c) Design
    d) References
    Answer: b) Layout
  30. The Cross-Reference feature in MS Word is used to:
    a) Create hyperlinks between documents
    b) Link to headings, figures, tables, or numbered items within the document
    c) Merge multiple Word documents
    d) Convert text into hyperlinks to websites
    Answer: b) Link to headings, figures, tables, or numbered items within the document
  31. Which view is best for editing text?
    a) Print Layout
    b) Draft
    c) Outline
    d) Web Layout
    Answer: b) Draft
  32. The shortcut key to insert a comment in MS Word is
    a) Ctrl + Alt + M
    b) Ctrl + Shift + M
    c) Alt + M
    d) Ctrl + M
    Answer: a) Ctrl + Alt + M
  33. The Table of Contents feature is found under which tab?
    a) Insert
    b) References
    c) Review
    d) View
    Answer: b) References
  34. How can you update a table of contents in MS Word?
    a) Right-click and select “Update Field”
    b) Press Ctrl + U
    c) Go to Home tab and click “Update”
    d) Press F5
    Answer: a) Right-click and select “Update Field”

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