In MS Excel, the shortcut key Ctrl + X is used to ________.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys question asks: In MS Excel, the shortcut key Ctrl + X is used to ________. The correct choice is D. Cut the selected cells or data. 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
Why not A: “Paste copied or cut content” does not fit this question. The answer is Cut the selected cells or data.
- B. Delete the selected cells, rows, or columns
Why not B: “Delete the selected cells, rows, or columns” does not fit this question. The answer is Cut the selected cells or data.
- C. Open the Go To dialog box
Why not C: “Open the Go To dialog box” does not fit this question. The answer is Cut the selected cells or data.
- D. Cut the selected cells or data ✓
Correct answer
D. Cut the selected cells or data
Explanation
Cut the selected cells or data (option D) is the accepted answer to “In MS Excel, the shortcut key Ctrl + X is used to ________.”. Option A (Paste copied or cut content) does not fit this question. Option B (Delete the selected cells, rows, or columns) does not fit this question. Option C (Open the Go To dialog box) does not fit this question. For this MS Excel Shortcut Keys question, the accepted answer is Cut the selected cells or data.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
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