Screenshots and screen clippings MCQs – MS Word

Method 1: Inserting Screenshots

1. Prepare Your Question and Options:
   • Type your question and options as you normally would.
2. Take a Screenshot:
   • Windows 10/11: Press Windows Key + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch tool. Select the area you want to capture.
   • Mac: Press Command + Shift + 4 to capture a selected portion of the screen.
3. Insert the Screenshot into Word:
   • Go to the “Insert” tab in MS Word.
   • Click on “Screenshot” in the “Illustrations” group.
   • Choose the screenshot from the available options or click “Screen Clipping” to select an area of your screen and insert it directly.
4. Position the Screenshot:
   • Click on the inserted screenshot to resize or move it as needed.
   • Use the “Wrap Text” option (found under “Format” or by right-clicking the image) to choose how text should flow around the image. “Square” or “Tight” are often useful options.
5. Type the Answer:
   • Below or next to the screenshot, type the answer or explanation related to the screenshot.
6. Repeat for Additional Questions.

Example

Question 1: Identify the button highlighted in the screenshot.

Insert Screenshot Here

• A. Save
• B. Print
• C. Copy
• D. Paste
• Answer: A. Save

Question 2: What does the highlighted area in the screenshot represent?

Insert Screenshot Here

• A. Menu Bar
• B. Status Bar
• C. Toolbar
• D. Sidebar
• Answer: C. Toolbar

Method 2: Using Screen Clippings

1. Prepare Your Question and Options:
   • Type your question and options as usual.
2. Take a Screen Clipping:
   • Open the “Insert” tab in MS Word.
   • Click on “Screenshot” and then select “Screen Clipping.”
   • Your screen will dim, allowing you to select the area you want to capture.
3. Insert the Screen Clipping:
   • The selected area will be inserted directly into your document.
4. Position the Screen Clipping:
   • Click on the screen clipping to adjust its size or position.
   • Use the “Wrap Text” option to format how text flows around the image.
5. Type the Answer:
   • Write the answer below or alongside the screen clipping.
6. Repeat for Additional Questions.

Example

Question 1: Which part of the screen clipping shows the file menu?

Insert Screen Clipping Here

• A. Top Left
• B. Bottom Right
• C. Center
• D. Top Right
• Answer: D. Top Right

Question 2: What feature is highlighted in the screen clipping?

Insert Screen Clipping Here

• A. Search Box
• B. Settings
• C. Notification Area
• D. Taskbar
• Answer: B. Settings

Formatting Tips

• Resize and Crop:
  • Use the handles on the image to resize or crop as needed.
• Add Captions:
  • Click on the image, go to the “References” tab, and choose “Insert Caption” to add a description or label.
• Use Shapes or Arrows:
  • If you need to highlight specific areas of the screenshot, use shapes or arrows from the “Insert” tab under “Shapes.”