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