Which action is performed when you press Ctrl + S in MS Excel?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy MS Excel Shortcut Keys question asks: Which action is performed when you press Ctrl + S in MS Excel? The correct choice is B. Save the active 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. Toggle the display of formulas in cells
Why not A: “Toggle the display of formulas in cells” does not fit this question. The answer is Save the active workbook.
- B. Save the active workbook ✓
- C. Select the entire worksheet
Why not C: “Select the entire worksheet” does not fit this question. The answer is Save the active workbook.
- D. Open an existing workbook
Why not D: “Open an existing workbook” does not fit this question. The answer is Save the active workbook.
Correct answer
B. Save the active workbook
Explanation
Save the active workbook is the term that matches “Which action is performed when you press Ctrl + S in MS Excel” (option B). Option A (Toggle the display of formulas in cells) does not fit this question. Option C (Select the entire worksheet) does not fit this question. Option D (Open an existing workbook) does not fit this question. For this MS Excel Shortcut Keys question, the accepted answer is Save the active workbook.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
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