In MS Excel, Ctrl + Shift + ~ is used for which purpose?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard MS Excel Shortcut Keys question asks: In MS Excel, Ctrl + Shift + ~ is used for which purpose? The correct choice is C. Apply the General number format. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Apply an outline border around selected cells
Why not A: “Apply an outline border around selected cells” does not fit this question. The answer is Apply the General number format.
- B. Apply Flash Fill to the selected column
Why not B: “Apply Flash Fill to the selected column” does not fit this question. The answer is Apply the General number format.
- C. Apply the General number format ✓
- D. Unhide hidden columns within the selection
Why not D: “Unhide hidden columns within the selection” does not fit this question. The answer is Apply the General number format.
Correct answer
C. Apply the General number format
Explanation
Apply the General number format (option C) is the accepted answer to “In MS Excel, Ctrl + Shift + ~ is used for which purpose”. Option A (Apply an outline border around selected cells) does not fit this question. Option B (Apply Flash Fill to the selected column) does not fit this question. Option D (Unhide hidden columns within the selection) does not fit this question. For this MS Excel Shortcut Keys question, the accepted answer is Apply the General number format.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
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