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Microsoft Office Word

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The process of copying an item from the Clipboard into the document






2. A named group of formatting characteristics - including font and font size






3. An alphabetical list of sources referenced in a paper






4. Allows you to type words in a paragraph continually wihtout pressing the ENTER key at the end of each line






5. Defines the appearance and shape of the letters - numbers - and special characters






6. Surrounds a collection of groups - each group contains related commands






7. A list of sources that are alphabetized and Word can automatically format in for you






8. A superscript needed in MLA that is used to sugnal that an explanatory note exists either at the bottom of the page or at the end of the document






9. Text that is changed because it needed to be revised






10. The process of changing the way characteristics appear on the screen and in print






11. The tab currently displayed






12. A small arrow on the lower-right corner of some groups on the Ribbon - when clicked - displays a dialog box or a task pane with additional options for the group






13. Small squares that are in the middle location of selected graphics






14. Words or phrases that further describe a document






15. Other tabs displayed by Word when you perform certain tasks or work with certain objects






16. The process of changing the appearance of a paragraph






17. Also called hard - a page break that you force into the document






18. The text prints with an underscore below each character






19. Appears when right-clicked - a list of frequently used commands relating to the object right-clicked






20. Consists of a group of frequently used styles formatted so they look pleasing when used together






21. Removing the selected item from a document and placing it on the clipboard






22. The name assigned to a file when it is saved






23. A blinking vertical bar which indicates where the next text - graphics - or other items will be inserted






24. Positioned horizontally between the left and right margins of the document






25. Text that is removed because it is incorrect or superfluous






26. Also called soft - automatic when Word inserts a page - because it determines the text has filled the page based on paper size - margin settings - line spacing - and other settings






27. Another name for the information included in the document properties






28. A set of unified formats for fonts - colors - and graphics






29. Instead of noting each source at the bottom of the page or at the end of the paper - it is in-text citations






30. The process of holding down the mouse button while moving the mouse and then releasing the mouse






31. A saved document






32. A printed or electronic medium people use to communicate with others






33. Located near the top of the Word window - the control center of word - which has buttons - boxes - and galleries






34. A feature that allows you to point to a gallery choice and see its effect in the document without actually selecting the choice






35. The document properties that include file system properties - such as the date you create or change a file - and statistics






36. Located at either end of a scroll bar - it allows you to display different portions of the document in the document window rather than drag the scroll bar






37. The process of moving text by dragging the selected item to the new location and inserting it (dropping it)






38. A button that allows a menu to format an item that was just pasted






39. Also called a nonprinting character; a character that Word displays on the screen but is not visible on a printed document






40. Additional words - sentences - or paragraphs may be required in a document






41. A set of choices arranged (often graphically) in a grid or list






42. Help you organize and identify files - they are details about a file






43. A list of sources in an MLA style document that are directly referenced in the text






44. Along the left edge of the Word window that allows you to format the top and bottom margins






45. A window that can remain open and visible while you work in the document






46. Used to adjust the size of graphics and are small circles on the corners of selected graphics






47. Used to display different portions of the document in the document window






48. The format that indents just the first line of a paragraph






49. An on-screen note that provides the name of a command - available keyboard shortcuts - a description of the command - and sometimes instructions on how to obtain help for performing the action






50. Becomes different shapes depending on the task you are performing in Word