In MS Excel, the shortcut key Ctrl + V is used to ________.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys question asks: In MS Excel, the shortcut key Ctrl + V is used to ________. The correct choice is A. 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. Paste copied or cut content ✓
- B. Insert new cells, rows, or columns
Why not B: “Insert new cells, rows, or columns” does not fit this question. The answer is Paste copied or cut content.
- C. Apply italic formatting to selected cells
Why not C: “Apply italic formatting to selected cells” does not fit this question. The answer is Paste copied or cut content.
- D. Open the AutoFilter drop-down list
Why not D: “Open the AutoFilter drop-down list” does not fit this question. The answer is Paste copied or cut content.
Correct answer
A. Paste copied or cut content
Explanation
Paste copied or cut content (option A) is the accepted answer to “In MS Excel, the shortcut key Ctrl + V is used to ________.”. Option B (Insert new cells, rows, or columns) does not fit this question. Option C (Apply italic formatting to selected cells) does not fit this question. Option D (Open the AutoFilter drop-down list) 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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