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521. 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

522. 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

523. 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

524. 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+=

525. 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

526. 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

527. 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

528. In Microsoft Word, Ctrl+1 is used for which of the following?

  • A. To set 1.5 line spacing
  • B. To set 0.5 line spacing
  • C. Double line spacing
  • D. Single line spacing

Explanation: In Microsoft Word, Ctrl+1 applies single line spacing to the selected paragraph or paragraphs. Ctrl+5 applies 1.5 spacing and Ctrl+2 applies double spacing.

Correct answer: Single line spacing

529. Which key is used for find in excel?

  • A. CTRL+C
  • B. CTRL+F
  • C. ALT+SHIFT+D
  • D. ALT+SHIFT+F

Explanation: Ctrl+F opens Excel's Find dialog, allowing text, numbers, or formulas to be searched within the worksheet. Ctrl+C copies selected content rather than finding it.

Correct answer: CTRL+F

530. Which key is used to create chart from selected data in excel?

  • A. F11
  • B. F1
  • C. F10
  • D. Both A & B

Explanation: F11 creates a chart from the selected data and places it on a separate chart sheet in Excel. Alt+F1 is the shortcut for placing a chart within the current worksheet.

Correct answer: F11