Which action is performed when you press Ctrl + Shift + # in MS Excel?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard MS Excel Shortcut Keys question asks: Which action is performed when you press Ctrl + Shift + # in MS Excel? The correct choice is D. Apply the Date number format. 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. Copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell
Why not A: “Copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell” does not fit this question. The answer is Apply the Date number format.
- B. Repeat the last action or toggle a cell reference type
Why not B: “Repeat the last action or toggle a cell reference type” does not fit this question. The answer is Apply the Date number format.
- C. Apply the General number format
Why not C: “Apply the General number format” does not fit this question. The answer is Apply the Date number format.
- D. Apply the Date number format ✓
Correct answer
D. Apply the Date number format
Explanation
Apply the Date number format is the term that matches “Which action is performed when you press Ctrl + Shift + # in MS Excel” (option D). Option A (Copy the formula from the cell above into the active cell) does not fit this question. Option B (Repeat the last action or toggle a cell reference type) does not fit this question. Option C (Apply the General number format) does not fit this question. For this MS Excel Shortcut Keys question, the accepted answer is Apply the Date number format.
Source: MS Excel Official Shortcut Key Reference Guide
Tags: Shortcut Keys, Computer MCQs, MS Office, MS Excel, Keyboard Shortcuts
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