How do you use the mouse to select the following:
Word
Sentence
Paragraph
Entire Document
Word = double click the word
Sentence = CTRL+click anywhere in the sentence
Paragraph = Move to left of paragraph and double click
Entire Document = Move to left of document and triple-click or hold down CTRL+click
100
What is a font?
A type design applied to an entire set of characters.
100
Describe the Highlight button. (Where is it found? What does it look like? What does it do?)
Found on ribbon, looks like a highlighter, highlights text in various colors
100
Define AutoComplete and describe how it works.
Suggests the completed word when you key the first four or more letters of the day, month or date
100
It’s important to spell check an entire document. What are two methods for doing this?
• Click the spelling and grammar button in the review tab of the ribbon
• Press F7
200
What is a line-break character and how do you insert one?
A line-break character starts a new line within the same paragraph. You insert it by selecting SHIFT+ENTER.
200
What does double clicking the Format Painter button do?
Copies the formatting completely until you turn it off by clicking again or hitting ESC.
200
Besides, Font, Font Style, and Size, what are the other 4 main sections in the Font Dialog Box?
• Font color
• Underline Style
• Underline Color
• Preview
200
Define AutoCorrect and state how you can undo it.
Corrects commonly misspelled words as you key text. You can undo an AutoCorrect correction by clicking on the lightning bolt.
200
How do you create an AutoCorrect exception?
You click on the lightning bolt and select Control AutoCorrect Options, Exceptions.
300
How do you move the insertion point using the keyboarding for the following:
One paragraph up or down
Beginning of document
End of document
One paragraph up or down = CTRL+up or down arrow
Beginning of document = CTRL+home
End of document = CTRL+end
300
Define drop cap and write directions for including a drop cap in a document.
Large letter that appears below the text baseline and usually applied to first letter in paragraph.
To insert a drop cap select INSERT and DROP CAP from the ribbon
300
What is the keyboard shortcut for the following:
• Bold
• Italic
• Underline
Bold = CTRL+B
Italic = CTRL+I
Underline = CTRL+U
300
What do red and green wavy lines underneath text indicate? Be specific with your answer
Red indicates possible spelling error.
Green indicates possible grammar error.
300
How do you create an Autotext entry?
Select the text you want to include and select AutoText/Save selection to AutoText gallery under Quick Parts group.
400
What is a non-breaking space and how do you insert one?
Non-breaking space prevents two words from being divided. You insert it by selecting CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR.
400
How are fonts measured?
How many ___________ are included in an inch?
Fonts are measured in points. There are 72 points in an inch.
400
What are the default fonts in Word for the body and heading?
Calibri and Cambria
400
What are the two ways to insert the date and time?
• Click the insert tab on the ribbon and select date and time
• Press ALT SHIFT D for date ALT SHIFT T for time
400
Define a thesaurus. What are three ways to access the thesaurus within Word?
It is a tool that helps improve your writing through looking up synonyms and antonyms.
• Click the review tab and select Thesaurus
• Press Shift F7
• Right click the word and choose synonyms from the shortcut menu
500
What is text called that is not directly next to each other in a document? How do you select it?
Noncontinguous text.
To select it hold down the CTRL+LEFT CLICK
500
List the four text effects options that appear when you click on the Text Effect button.
• Outline
• Shadow
• Reflection
• Glow
500
List the three different ways to repeat or copy formatting.
• F4
• Repeat button in Quick Access Toolbar
• Format Painter button
500
What is the recommended format for the date in a business letter?
Spelled out completely (i.e. September 30, 2013)
500
What does the Research button do in the Review tab?
It allows you to use several research sources such as an online dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.