In MS Excel, Ctrl + V is used for which purpose?
Difficulty: Easy
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This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys question asks: In MS Excel, Ctrl + V is used for which purpose? The correct choice is D. Paste copied or cut content. 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. Close the active workbook
Why not A: “Close the active workbook” does not fit this question. The answer is Paste copied or cut content.
- B. Hide the selected columns
Why not B: “Hide the selected columns” does not fit this question. The answer is Paste copied or cut content.
- C. Copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell
Why not C: “Copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell” does not fit this question. The answer is Paste copied or cut content.
- D. Paste copied or cut content ✓
Correct answer
D. Paste copied or cut content
Explanation
Paste copied or cut content (option D) is the accepted answer to “In MS Excel, Ctrl + V is used for which purpose”. Option A (Close the active workbook) does not fit this question. Option B (Hide the selected columns) does not fit this question. Option C (Copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell) does not fit this question. For this MS Excel Shortcut Keys question, the accepted answer is Paste copied or cut content.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
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