Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium MS Excel Shortcut Keys MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel.”
The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + 1. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + 1 (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Enter”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 1. Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 1. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + F9) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + 1 is identified. MS Excel Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS Excel Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Ctrl + Enter
Why not A: “Ctrl + Enter” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + 1. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + 1 (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Enter”) does not match the st
- B. Shift + F11
Why not B: “Shift + F11” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + 1. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + 1 (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Enter”) does not match the st
- C. Ctrl + F9
Why not C: “Ctrl + F9” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ctrl + 1. “Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + 1 (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Enter”) does not match the st
- D. Ctrl + 1 ✓
Correct answer
D. Ctrl + 1
Explanation
“Select the correct shortcut key which is used to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel.” is answered by Ctrl + 1 (option D). Option A (“Ctrl + Enter”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 1. Option B (“Shift + F11”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 1. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + F9) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ctrl + 1 is identified. MS Excel Shortcut Keys questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. MS Excel Shortcut Keys recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
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