Explanation

• In MS Word, Ctrl + ] increases the font size of selected text by 1 point.
• Similarly, Ctrl + [ decreases the font size by 1 point.

Additional information:

• Shortcut to increase font: Ctrl + ]
• Shortcut to decrease font: Ctrl + [

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Explanation

• In MS Word, these options are used to enhance the appearance of text.
• They are part of Font formatting tools in the Home tab → Font group → Text Effects and Typography.

Additional information:

• Superscript: Raises text above normal line
• Subscript: Lowers text below normal line
• Shadow: Adds shadow behind text
• Outline: Shows text as outlined letters
• Emboss: Makes text appear raised
• Engrave: Makes text appear carved into the page

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Explanation

Line spacing shortcuts:

• Ctrl + 1 → 1.0
• Ctrl + 2 → 2.0
• Ctrl + 5 → 1.5

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Explanation

• In MS-Word 2016, a subscript is a number or letter written slightly below the normal text.
• Commonly used in chemical formulas, mathematical expressions, and scientific writing.
• Example: H₂O → the “2” is a subscript.

Additional information:

• Superscript: Written above the normal text (e.g., x²)

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Explanation

An absolute cell reference is a cell address that contains a dollar sign ($) in the row or column coordinate, or both.

A dollar symbol ($) is used before the coordinates to correct them.

For instance, $D$2 is an absolute reference to cell D2

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Explanation

• Ctrl + E is the shortcut used to apply center alignment in MS Word.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + L → Left Alignment
• Ctrl + R → Right Alignment
• Ctrl + J → Justify Alignment

Last verified on 06-03-2026

Explanation

• In MS Excel, the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + & is used to apply an outline border to selected cells.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + Shift + _ → Remove outline border
• Ctrl + Shift + $ → Apply currency format
• Ctrl + Shift + % → Apply percentage format
• Ctrl + Shift + # → Apply date format

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Explanation

• AutoContent Wizard helps users create presentations quickly by providing predefined templates and content suggestions.
  • It guides the user through slides, layout, and structure automatically.
  • Useful for beginners or fast preparation of presentations.

Last verified on 06-03-2026

Explanation

• Superscript raises the text slightly above the normal line, often used for exponents, footnotes, or ordinal numbers.
• Shortcut in MS Word: Ctrl + Shift + =
• Example: x² (2 is superscript)

Additional information:

• Subscript: Ctrl + = (text goes below the line)
• Bold: Ctrl + B
• Italic: Ctrl + I
• Underline: Ctrl + U

Last verified on 06-03-2026

Explanation

• The paragraph mark (¶) in MS Word shows the end of a paragraph.
  • It appears when the Enter key is pressed.
  • It helps in viewing hidden formatting while editing documents.

Last verified on 06-03-2026