Which of the following key combinations allows you 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: “Which of the following key combinations allows you to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel?”
The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + 1. Ctrl + 1 is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following key combinations allows you to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel” (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + F9”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 1. Option B (“Ctrl + `”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 1. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + W) 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 + F9
Why not A: “Ctrl + F9” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + 1. Ctrl + 1 is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following key combinations allows you to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel” (option C). Option A (“Ctr
- B. Ctrl + `
Why not B: “Ctrl + `” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + 1. Ctrl + 1 is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following key combinations allows you to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel” (option C). Option A (“Ctr
- C. Ctrl + 1 ✓
- D. Ctrl + W
Why not D: “Ctrl + W” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Ctrl + 1. Ctrl + 1 is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following key combinations allows you to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel” (option C). Option A (“Ctr
Correct answer
C. Ctrl + 1
Explanation
Ctrl + 1 is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which of the following key combinations allows you to open the Format Cells dialog box in MS Excel” (option C). Option A (“Ctrl + F9”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 1. Option B (“Ctrl + `”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ctrl + 1. Remaining alternatives (Ctrl + W) 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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