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Useful Office Tech Tips
Keyboard Shortcuts
100

This keyboard shortcut makes selected text bold.

What is Ctrl + B

100

This formula adds a range of numbers together.

What is SUM?

100

This folder stores emails you have not yet sent.

What is Drafts?

100

You should do this before clicking a suspicious email link.

What is Hover over the link to inspect it?

100

This shortcut copies selected text or files.

What is Ctrl + C?

200

This feature automatically checks spelling and grammar as you type.

What is Spell Check?

200

Rows run in this direction.

What is Horizontal?

200

This Outlook feature helps you schedule a meeting by showing attendees' availability.

What is Scheduling Assistant?

200

This cloud service allows you to access files from multiple devices.

What is OneDrive?

200

This shortcut pastes copied content.

What is Ctrl + V?

300

You use this feature to start text on a new page without repeatedly pressing Enter.

What is a Page Break?

300

This chart type is commonly used to compare values across categories.

What is a Bar Chart or Column Chart?

300

This button sends an email copy to someone who isn't the primary recipient.

What is CC?

300

This type of authentication requires a second verification step beyond your password.

What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

300

This shortcut saves your work in many Microsoft applications.

What is Ctrl + S?

400

This feature saves your work as you go

What is Auto Save?

400

This Excel feature allows you to sort data alphabetically or numerically.

What is Sort?

400

This feature automatically moves, deletes, or categorizes emails based on conditions you set.

What are Rules?

400

You should perform this action before leaving your desk if sensitive information is visible.

What is Lock Your Computer?

400

This shortcut quickly switches between open applications.

What is Alt + Tab?

500

This feature lets you turn your page from vertical to horizontal and vice versa

What is orientation?

500

This feature keeps the top row visible while scrolling through large spreadsheets.

What is Freeze Panes?

500

This Outlook setting prevents emails from loading while you're away from the office.

What is Automatic Replies (Out of Office)?

500

This is the strongest type of password: "Password123" or a unique passphrase like "BlueCoffee$Train47".

What is a Strong Passphrase?

500

This shortcut locks your computer when you step away.

What is Ctrl + L?

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