Which of the following can NOT be used to create parallel style column?
✅ Correct Answer:Format Columns
Explanation: 'Format Columns' is used to create newspaper-style (snaking) columns where text flows from the bottom of one column to the top of the next. For parallel (side-by-side independent) text, you use Tables or Textboxes.
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What is the maximum number of lines you can set for lines to drop box?
✅ Correct Answer:10
Explanation: By default, a Drop Cap drops 3 lines. However, in the Drop Cap settings, you can increase this number up to a maximum of 10 lines.
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How many different positions can you set for drop cap?
✅ Correct Answer:2
Explanation: There are exactly two positions for a Drop Cap: 'Dropped' (inside the text margin) and 'In Margin' (outside the text area). The default is usually 'None'.
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To insert a drop cap in one of the paragraph you should access
✅ Correct Answer:Format
Explanation: In MS Word 2003, the Drop Cap option was located in the 'Format' menu. In modern versions (Word 2007+), it is found in the 'Insert' tab.
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Which of the following option is not available in Insert >> Picture?
✅ Correct Answer:Graph
Explanation: In the standard Insert > Picture menu of MS Word, you find options for 'Clip Art', 'Word Art', 'From File', and 'Chart'. 'Graph' is not listed as a direct option in this specific submenu.
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What is the extension of Word files?
✅ Correct Answer:DOC
Explanation: For older versions of MS Word (Word 2003 and prior), the default file extension was '.doc'. In newer versions (2007 onwards), it is '.docx'. 'DOT' is used for template files.
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Which operation you will perform if you need to move a block of text?
✅ Correct Answer:Cut and Paste
Explanation: Moving text means removing it from one place and putting it in another. 'Cut' removes the text from the original location, and 'Paste' places it in the new location. 'Copy' duplicates text.
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How can you remove tab stop markers from ruler?
✅ Correct Answer:Drag the tab stop marker out of the ruler
Explanation: The quickest way to remove a manual tab stop is to simply click it on the ruler and drag it down (off the ruler). It will disappear.
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Which indent marker controls all the lines except first line?
✅ Correct Answer:Hanging Indent Marker
Explanation: A Hanging Indent indents all lines of the paragraph *except* the first one. This is controlled by the Hanging Indent marker on the ruler.
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On which toolbar can you find Format Painter tool?
✅ Correct Answer:Standard toolbar
Explanation: In older versions of Word, the Format Painter (paintbrush icon) was located on the Standard Toolbar, right next to Copy and Paste buttons.
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Which of the following line spacing is invalid?
✅ Correct Answer:Triple
Explanation: Word offers Single, 1.5 lines, Double, At least, Exactly, and Multiple. There is no preset option specifically named 'Triple' line spacing.
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How can you increase the font size of selected text by one point every time?
✅ Correct Answer:By pressing Ctrl + ]
Explanation: Ctrl + ] (Right Bracket) increases font size by 1 point. Ctrl + [ (Left Bracket) decreases it by 1 point.
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What does Ctrl + = key effect?
✅ Correct Answer:Subscript
Explanation: Ctrl + = (Control plus Equal sign) is the keyboard shortcut for Subscript formatting (e.g., H₂O).
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How can you make the selected character superscripted?
✅ Correct Answer:Ctrl + Shift + =
Explanation: To superscript text (make it small and raised, like X²), use Ctrl + Shift + =. To subscript, use Ctrl + =.
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How can you access the font size tool on formatting tool bar?
✅ Correct Answer:Ctrl + Shift + P
Explanation: Ctrl + Shift + P activates the Font Size box on the toolbar so you can type a size. Ctrl + Shift + F activates the Font Name box.
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What is the short cut key to open Font dialog box?
✅ Correct Answer:Ctrl + D
Explanation: Ctrl + D is the standard shortcut to open the Font Dialog box. Ctrl + F is for Find.
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If you need to double underline a word, how will you do that?
✅ Correct Answer:Select the text then choose Format >> Font and on Font tab open Underline Style and choose Double Underline
Explanation: Double underlining is a specific formatting option found inside the Font Dialog box. You must first select the text, open the dialog, and pick the double line style.
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Which tab in Font dialog box contains options to apply font effects?
✅ Correct Answer:Font tab
Explanation: The main 'Font' tab within the Font Dialog box contains checkboxes for effects like Strikethrough, Double Strikethrough, Superscript, Subscript, Small Caps, and All Caps.
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What is the default font used in MS Word document?
✅ Correct Answer:Times New Roman
Explanation: Similar to font size, Times New Roman was the default font for many years (Word 2003). Modern Word uses Calibri, but exams often check for Times New Roman.
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What is the default font size of a new Word document based on Normal template?
✅ Correct Answer:12 pt
Explanation: In older versions of Word (2003 and prior), the default was Times New Roman 12pt. This is the standard answer for PPSC/FPSC past papers.