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971. In Excel which key is used for format number in time format?

  • A. Ctrl+Shift+6
  • B. Ctrl+Shift+3
  • C. Ctrl+Shift+5
  • D. Ctrl+Shift+2

Explanation: In Excel, Ctrl+Shift+2 applies the time format, typically displaying hours and minutes with an AM or PM indicator. This corresponds to option d.

Correct answer: Ctrl+Shift+2

972. In Excel which key is used for format number in scientific format?

  • A. Ctrl+Shift+6
  • B. Ctrl+Shift+3
  • C. Ctrl+Shift+5
  • D. Ctrl+Shift+4

Explanation: Ctrl+Shift+6 applies Scientific number formatting in Excel, displaying values using a coefficient and an exponent. Therefore the shortcut is option a.

Correct answer: Ctrl+Shift+6

973. In Excel which key is used for format number in percentage format?

  • A. Ctrl+Shift+6
  • B. Ctrl+Shift+3
  • C. Ctrl+Shift+5
  • D. Ctrl+1

Explanation: Ctrl+Shift+5 applies Percentage formatting in Excel, multiplying the displayed value by 100 and adding a percent sign. Ctrl+1 opens the Format Cells dialog instead.

Correct answer: Ctrl+Shift+5

974. In Excel which key is used for format number in date format?

  • A. Ctrl+Shift+6
  • B. Ctrl+Shift+4
  • C. Ctrl+Shift+3
  • D. Shift+1

Explanation: Ctrl+Shift+3 applies the Date format in Excel. Ctrl+Shift+4 is used for currency formatting, so it is not the correct shortcut here.

Correct answer: Ctrl+Shift+3

975. In Excel which key is used for format number in currency format?

  • A. Ctrl+Shift+1
  • B. Ctrl+Shift+4
  • C. Ctrl+1
  • D. Shift+1

Explanation: Ctrl+Shift+4 applies Currency formatting in Excel, usually displaying a currency symbol and two decimal places. Ctrl+1 opens formatting options rather than directly applying this format.

Correct answer: Ctrl+Shift+4

976. In Excel which key is used for format number in comma format?

  • A. Ctrl+Shift+1
  • B. Ctrl+Shift+4
  • C. Ctrl+1
  • D. Shift+1

Explanation: Ctrl+Shift+1 applies Excel's comma-style number format with two decimal places. Ctrl+Shift+4 applies currency formatting, while Ctrl+1 opens the Format Cells dialog.

Correct answer: Ctrl+Shift+1

977. In Excel which key is used for create a formula to sum all of the above cells?

  • A. Ctrl+=
  • B. Alt+-
  • C. Alt+=
  • D. Ctrl+-

Explanation: Alt+= inserts Excel's AutoSum formula, normally adding the contiguous numeric cells above the active cell. The Ctrl+= combination is not the standard AutoSum shortcut.

Correct answer: Alt+=

978. In Excel which key is used to open the excel formula window?

  • A. Shift+F6
  • B. Shift+F3
  • C. Alt+Shift+F3
  • D. Alt+Shift+F6

Explanation: Shift+F3 opens Excel's Insert Function dialog, which helps users search for and build formulas. It is therefore the closest match to opening the formula window among these choices.

Correct answer: Shift+F3

979. Which shortcut key is used to Fill Down?

  • A. CTRL+D
  • B. CTRL+T
  • C. ALT+D
  • D. ALT+D

Explanation: Ctrl+D uses Excel's Fill Down command to copy the contents or formula from the top cell of a selected range into the cells below. Ctrl+T creates a table instead.

Correct answer: CTRL+D

980. Which key is used to insert new worksheet in excel?

  • A. Alt+F2
  • B. Alt+F1
  • C. Alt+Shift+F1
  • D. Alt+Shift+F2

Explanation: Alt+Shift+F1 inserts a new worksheet in Excel, equivalent to the commonly used Shift+F11 shortcut. Alt+F1 creates an embedded chart rather than a worksheet.

Correct answer: Alt+Shift+F1