Explanation

• The keyboard shortcut to open an existing file in Microsoft Word is Ctrl+O.
• You can also open a document in Word by double-clicking its icon in Windows. 

Additional information: 

• Ctrl+N: Opens a new or blank document
• Ctrl+S: Saves the document
• Ctrl+W: Closes the document
• Ctrl+A: Selects all contents of the page
• Ctrl+B: Bolds highlighted selection
• Ctrl+C: Copies selected text
• Ctrl+X: Cuts selected text
• Ctrl+P: Opens the print window

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• The default settings for Narrow margins in MS Word are 0.5 inches on all four sides.
• Margins control the blank space between the document text and the edges of the page.
• MS Word provides different margin options such as Normal, Narrow, Moderate, and Wide.
• The Normal margin is usually 1 inch on all four sides.
• The Narrow margin allows more text to fit on a single page.

Last verified on 07-08-2026

Explanation

• Superscript is text written slightly above the normal line.
• It is commonly used in mathematical powers, formulas, and footnotes.
• Example: x², a³, 10⁵
• Shortcut in MS Word: Ctrl + Shift + =

Additional information:

• In MS-Word, a subscript is a number or letter written slightly below the normal text.
• Subscript shortcut: Ctrl + =

Last verified on 29-05-2026

Explanation

• Background color or effects applied to a document are not visible in Print Preview.

Additional information:

• In Microsoft Word, document views display content differently depending on the view mode.
• Normal View is mainly used for editing the document.
• Print Layout shows how the document will appear on the printed page.
• Web Layout displays the document as it would appear on a web page.

Last verified on 07-08-2026

Explanation

• Maximum number of columns in MS word: 63

Additional information:

• The minimum number of rows added in MS Word: 1
• The minimum number of columns in MS word: 1

Last verified on 29-05-2026