Pressing Alt + = in MS Excel will ________.
Difficulty: Easy
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This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys question asks: Pressing Alt + = in MS Excel will ________. The correct choice is D. Insert the AutoSum formula. 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 Insert the AutoSum formula.
- B. Start the spelling check
Why not B: “Start the spelling check” does not fit this question. The answer is Insert the AutoSum formula.
- C. Apply an outline border around selected cells
Why not C: “Apply an outline border around selected cells” does not fit this question. The answer is Insert the AutoSum formula.
- D. Insert the AutoSum formula ✓
Correct answer
D. Insert the AutoSum formula
Explanation
Insert the AutoSum formula (option D) is the accepted answer to “Pressing Alt + = in MS Excel will ________.”. Option A (Paste copied or cut content) does not fit this question. Option B (Start the spelling check) does not fit this question. Option C (Apply an outline border around selected cells) does not fit this question. For this MS Excel Shortcut Keys question, the accepted answer is Insert the AutoSum formula.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
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