Which action is performed when you press Ctrl + O in MS Excel?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys question asks: Which action is performed when you press Ctrl + O in MS Excel? The correct choice is B. Open an existing workbook. 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. Unhide hidden rows within the selection
Why not A: “Unhide hidden rows within the selection” does not fit this question. The answer is Open an existing workbook.
- B. Open an existing workbook ✓
- C. Copy the selected cells or data
Why not C: “Copy the selected cells or data” does not fit this question. The answer is Open an existing workbook.
- D. Select the entire column
Why not D: “Select the entire column” does not fit this question. The answer is Open an existing workbook.
Correct answer
B. Open an existing workbook
Explanation
Open an existing workbook is the term that matches “Which action is performed when you press Ctrl + O in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (Unhide hidden rows within the selection) does not fit this question. Option C (Copy the selected cells or data) does not fit this question. Option D (Select the entire column) does not fit this question. For this MS Excel Shortcut Keys question, the accepted answer is Open an existing workbook.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
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