Explanation

The AutoSum feature, activated by clicking the Sigma AutoSum button on the Home/Formulas tab or pressing Alt + =,

It is the fastest way to automatically total a column or row in Excel.

It uses the SUM function to intelligently select and sum adjacent numerical data. 

All important questions about " MS EXCEL"

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application launched in 1985 by the Microsoft Corporation.

MS-Excel uses the _____ function when creating a data table.

spreadsheet

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Which of the following functions in Microsoft Excel is used to count items in a cell range?

Count

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MS Excel's function arguments are always written in----------?

Parenthesis

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In MS Excel, which function automatically totals a column or row of values?

SUM

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Columns in MS Excel are called?

Fields

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Constant value in excel also called?

Number

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Ctrl +D in MS Excel?

Fill down in the selection

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Ctrl+R is used in Excel too?

Fill the selection with active cells to the right

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MOD () function is used in MS Excel to get

Remainder

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Explanation

In MS Excel, the shortcut keys Ctrl + Shift + ; (semicolon) are used to show or enter the current time.

In MS Word, Alt + Shift + T is the shortcut key for inserting the current time.

Additional information

shortcut key in  MS Excell:

Which key is used to help in MS Excel?

F1

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Shift+Backspace

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Which key is used to enter the current date in Excel?

 Ctrl+;

Explanation

• Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program used to organize, calculate, and analyze data efficiently.
• It is widely used in offices, schools, and businesses for data management.

Additional information:

• Allows calculations using formulas and functions.
• Can create charts, graphs, and pivot tables for data analysis.
• Supports data sorting, filtering, and visualization.

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Explanation

In spreadsheets or programming, a function is a pre-defined formula that calculates values in a specific order.

Functions simplify calculations by automating repetitive tasks.

They are used in Excel, Google Sheets, and programming languages.

Additional information:

• Examples of functions: SUM(), AVERAGE(), MAX() in Excel.
• Pre-defined formulas save time and reduce errors compared to manual calculations.

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

A pie chart is best suited for showing the proportion of parts to a whole.

As it visually represents data as slices of a circle.

It highlighting the relative sizes of components.