Insertions & Elements
Which tab lets you insert pictures and shapes
Insert tab (Pictures are in the Illustrations group.)
Which dialog box controls margins, orientation, and vertical alignment?
Page Setup dialog box.
What is the difference between line spacing and paragraph spacing?
Line spacing = space between lines; paragraph spacing = space before/after paragraphs.
What are the shortcuts for bold, italics, and underline?
Bold: Ctrl+B; Italic: Ctrl+I; Underline: Ctrl+U.
Which tab and group contain Spell Check?
Review tab → Proofing group.
Which Text Wrap option makes text wrap tightly around a picture?
Tight wrap; found on Picture Format → Wrap Text or by clicking the layout button next to the image.
What do you change the 2nd page only to landscape?
Layout Tab - Page Setup - Orientation Landscap - Apply to this point forward
What is this button called ¶ and what does it do?
Show/Hide button on the Home tab. Shows paragraph marks on the document
Where do you change text to UPPERCASE on the ribbon?
Change Case button in the Font group on the Home tab.
How do you stop Word from autocorrecting a certain word?
File → Options → Proofing → AutoCorrect Options → add or edit entry.
What are the steps to insert a logo, resize it to 1", and center it?
Insert → Pictures → select image → Picture Format → Height 1" → Wrap Text: square → Align Center.
How do you apply 3 columns to a selected part of the document?
Layout → Columns → More Columns (set number, width, spacing).
How do you create a hanging indent (which dialog box)?
Paragraph dialog → Indents → Special: Hanging; adjust the lower triangle on the ruler.
What steps change a name to Arial, size 30, with a shadow?
Select text → change Font: Arial → Size: 30 → Text Effects → Shadow.
Where does the Editor pane appear, and what does it do?
Appears on the right side; shows errors and lets you fix repeats one by one.
Name one layout option and one style option on the Picture Format tab.
Layout: Position or Wrap Text; Style: Picture Styles (shadows, borders, effects).
Where do you go to vertically center text on the page?
Layout tab → Page Setup dialog → Layout → Vertical Alignment: Center.
How do you format a quotation as an MLA block quote?
Remove first-line indent → set Left Indent to 1" → do not indent first line.
Where do you find subscript/superscript, and what are the shortcuts?
Subscript Ctrl+=; Superscript Ctrl+Shift+=; also in Font group or Font dialog.
How do you open the Thesaurus, and when might you use it?
Review → Thesaurus or right-click → Synonyms; useful when revising word choice.
How are 3D Models different from pictures, and name one 3D control you can change.
3D Models can be rotated and have 3D controls; examples: 3D Model Views, Pan & Zoom.
How do you insert a page break?
Insert → Page Break;
How do you set tab stops with dot leaders for a whole list?
Paragraph dialog → Tabs… → set tab stop + choose dot leaders, then apply to list.
Where do you open advanced font effects like outline and glow?
Font dialog box → Text Effects; more options than the quick buttons.
How do you insert and remove a hyperlink on a selected word?
Select word → Insert → Link or right-click → Link; remove by right-click → Remove Link.