AFMSW Flashcards
What version of MS Word is primarily discussed in this chapter?
MS Word 2010
Updates for MS Word 2016 are mentioned at the end of the chapter.
What features can be added to a document in MS Word 2010?
You can add:
* Page numbers
* Headers
* Footers
* Look up words in the Thesaurus
Define ‘header’ in the context of MS Word.
Text that appears at the top margin of every page.
Define ‘footer’ in the context of MS Word.
Text that appears at the bottom margin of every page.
What is the purpose of headers and footers?
They help identify a page while viewing the document.
What steps are needed to insert a header in an MS Word 2010 document?
- Click on the Insert tab
- Go to the Header & Footer group
- Select the Header drop-down list
- Choose a style
What is the function of the Design tab when inserting headers or footers?
It opens automatically when the cursor is in the header or footer area.
How can you insert page numbers in an MS Word document?
- Click on the Insert tab
- Select Page Number from the Header & Footer group
True or False: Footnotes are printed at the end of a document.
False
What are footnotes used for in MS Word?
Adding notes, comments, or providing references for quoted text.
What is an endnote in MS Word?
A citation of sources displayed at the end of the document.
What are the two parts of a footnote or endnote?
- Note reference
- Corresponding note text
What is the default numbering format for footnotes in MS Word?
1, 2, 3…
What does the Drop Cap feature do in MS Word?
Makes the first character of a paragraph bigger and drops it into the subsequent lines.
What is a Tab Stop in MS Word?
A preset text position that allows users to change the default distance covered by the Tab key.
List the types of tab stops available in MS Word.
- Left tab
- Right tab
- Center tab
- Decimal tab
How can you delete a tab stop in MS Word?
Select each tab and drag it towards the document.
What is the function of the Center tab in MS Word?
Text or numbers are center-aligned in the column.
What does the Decimal tab do?
Fractional figures are aligned so that all the decimal points are vertically aligned.
How can you delete tab stops in MS Word?
Select each tab and drag it towards the document to delete tab stops.
What is the first step to create a list of marks awarded to students?
Select the Left Tab from the Tab Selector, placed on the left side of the ruler.
Fill in the blank: To define the location of the Right Tab, click on the Horizontal Ruler and then type _______.
SECTION
What is the purpose of the Show/Hide tool in MS Word?
It displays non-printing characters that show where keyboard commands have been used.
How do you copy formatting from one section of text to another in MS Word?
Use the Format Painter option in the Clipboard group on the Home tab.
What is the first step to create columns in MS Word 2010?
Select the Page Layout tab and click on the Columns drop-down list.
True or False: The Enter key can be used to move to the next column in a document with columns.
False
What does the Hanging indent format do?
It indents the first line of a paragraph while keeping the subsequent lines flush with the left margin.
How can you increase indentation in MS Word?
Place the cursor where you wish to increase indentation and click on the Increase Indent option in the Home tab.
How many levels of indentation can you set in MS Word?
Up to 9 levels.
What is the primary use of the Thesaurus feature in MS Word?
To look up synonyms for a particular word.
What should you do first to access the Thesaurus in MS Word?
Select the word for which you want an alternative.
What does the Borders and Shading dialog box allow you to do?
Add borders and apply shading options to a page and/or selected text.
What is the first step to apply shading to a page in MS Word 2010?
Select the paragraph(s) where you wish to apply shading.
Which tab do you click on to apply shading in MS Word 2010?
Page Layout tab.
What option must be selected from the Page Background group to open the Borders and Shading dialog box?
Page Borders.
In the Borders and Shading dialog box, which tab should you click on to apply shading?
Shading tab.
How can you remove shading in MS Word 2010?
Click on the No Color option in the Fill section.
What are the three tabs available in the Page Setup dialog box?
- Margins
- Paper
- Layout
What option allows you to change the default page margins in MS Word 2010?
Click on the Page Setup dialog box launcher.
What is the purpose of gutter margins in MS Word?
To ensure that text is not hidden when too close to binding.
Which option should you select to print a document vertically in MS Word?
Portrait.
What does the Book fold option do in MS Word?
Creates booklets with a specific number of pages.
What is the function of a Drop Cap in a paragraph?
The first character is bigger and dropped on the subsequent lines.
What is an Endnote in a document?
A citation of sources given at the end of a document.
Where does the Footer appear in a document?
At the bottom margin of every page.
What is the difference between Footnotes and Endnotes?
Footnotes are comments at the bottom of a page; Endnotes are citations at the end of a document.
What is meant by a Hanging Indent?
The first line of the paragraph is more towards the left side than the following ones.
True or False: The Header section is used for placing text at the bottom of every page.
False.
What is meant by Mirror margins?
For setting facing pages in documents such as books.
What is a Style in MS Word?
A set of formatting instructions.
What does the Tab Stop feature do?
Sets a preset text position.
What is the purpose of the Thesaurus tool in MS Word?
To search for synonyms for a particular word.
How can you apply built-in styles in MS Word 2010?
Select the text or paragraph, then click on the Styles group.
What does the Format Painter allow you to do?
Copy the formatting from one part of the text to another.
Fill in the blank: The _______ section is used for placing the text that appears at the top of every page.
Header.
Fill in the blank: You can use the _______ to look up synonyms for a particular word.
Thesaurus.
Fill in the blank: The _______ feature in MS Word allows users to display data in vertical columns.
Table.
True or False: The Format Painter option copies the format from one part of the text to another.
True.
True or False: The Style is used for looking up synonyms for a particular word.
False.
What is the purpose of a Tab key?
To create indents in text.
How can you change the default shift of a Tab key?
Using the Tab settings in the software.
What is a _______?
set of formatting instructions.
What are non-printing characters?
Characters that are visible on the screen but do not print.
The first line is a little more to the left than the following lines. This describes what formatting option?
Indentation.
What option is used for making books and magazines?
Page layout.
What does the option for portrait or landscape refer to?
Orientation of the content on the page.
What tool is used to copy the font settings from one part of the text to another?
Format painter.
This option is used to organize a page in the form of newspaper columns. What is it?
Column layout.