MS OFFICE MCQs on Word – [Collected from PPSC past papers held in 2024]
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: March 4, 2025
What is the default font in MS Word 2016? a) Times New Roman b) Arial c) Calibri d) Verdana Answer: c) Calibri
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
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
Which tab in MS Word contains the ‘Track Changes’ option? a) Insert b) Review c) Home d) References Answer: b) Review
What is the maximum number of columns in an MS Word table? a) 63 b) 256 c) 1024 d) Unlimited Answer: a) 63
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
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
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
What is the default file extension of MS Word 2013 and later? a) .doc b) .docx c) .txt d) .rtf Answer: b) .docx
In MS Word, which feature is used to find similar words? a) AutoCorrect b) Thesaurus c) Word Count d) Spelling & Grammar Answer: b) Thesaurus
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What is the default paper size in MS Word? a) A4 b) Letter c) Legal d) Executive Answer: b) Letter
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
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
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
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
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
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
What is the maximum zoom percentage in MS Word? a) 200% b) 400% c) 500% d) 1000% Answer: c) 500%
Which tab contains the Columns option in MS Word? a) Insert b) Layout c) Design d) References Answer: b) Layout
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
Which view is best for editing text? a) Print Layout b) Draft c) Outline d) Web Layout Answer: b) Draft
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
The Table of Contents feature is found under which tab? a) Insert b) References c) Review d) View Answer: b) References
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”
