Gmetrix Module 4: Microsoft Word Tables

Front

What is the shortcut key to insert a table in Microsoft Word?

Back

Alt + N + T

Answer explanation

The correct shortcut key to insert a table in Microsoft Word is Alt + N + T. This combination opens the Insert tab and then selects the Table option, allowing you to quickly add a table to your document.

Front

How can you adjust the column width in a table?

Back

Click and drag the column border.

Answer explanation

The correct way to adjust column width in a table is to click and drag the column border. This allows for precise control over the width, unlike the other options which are either incorrect or less effective.

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What is the purpose of the 'Table Tools' tab in Microsoft Word?

Back

To format and customize tables in a document.

Answer explanation

The 'Table Tools' tab in Microsoft Word is specifically designed to format and customize tables in a document, allowing users to adjust styles, layouts, and other table properties effectively.

Front

Explain the steps to merge cells in a table.

Back

Select the cells to merge, then right-click and choose 'Merge Cells'.

Answer explanation

To merge cells in a table, select the desired cells, right-click, and choose 'Merge Cells'. This action combines the selected cells into one, which is the correct method. Other options do not achieve cell merging.

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What is the function of the 'Design' tab in the Table Tools?

Back

Modify the design and appearance of the table

Answer explanation

The 'Design' tab in the Table Tools is specifically used to modify the design and appearance of the table, allowing users to customize styles, colors, and layouts, making it the correct choice.

Front

How can you add borders to a table in Microsoft Word? Options: Open the 'Page Layout' tab and click on 'Table Borders', Use the 'Font' tab and select 'Border' from the dropdown menu, Select the 'Design' tab and choose the border style and color from the 'Borders' group., Click on the 'Insert' tab and choose 'Table Borders'

Back

Select the 'Design' tab and choose the border style and color from the 'Borders' group.

Answer explanation

To add borders to a table in Microsoft Word, select the 'Design' tab and choose the desired border style and color from the 'Borders' group. This option provides the most control over the appearance of table borders.

Front

Explain the process to insert a new row in a table.

Back

Go to the 'Layout' tab, click on 'Insert Below' or 'Insert Above' in the 'Rows & Columns' group.

Answer explanation

The correct method to insert a new row is by going to the 'Layout' tab and using 'Insert Below' or 'Insert Above' in the 'Rows & Columns' group, as it directly provides options for row insertion.

Front

What are the different ways to align text within a table cell? Options: Top align, bottom align, middle align, and stretch; Start align, end align, distribute align, and space-between; Left align, center align, right align, and justify; Indent align, block align, distribute align, and wrap

Back

Left align, center align, right align, and justify

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Left align, center align, right align, and justify' as these are standard text alignment options within table cells, focusing on horizontal alignment, unlike the other options which are not commonly used.

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What is the purpose of the 'Layout' tab in the Table Tools?

Back

To modify the structure and formatting of tables in Microsoft Word.

Answer explanation

The 'Layout' tab in the Table Tools is specifically designed to modify the structure and formatting of tables in Microsoft Word, allowing users to adjust table properties effectively.

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Describe the steps to delete a table in Microsoft Word.

Back

Select the entire table and press the delete key.

Answer explanation

To delete a table in Microsoft Word, select the entire table and press the delete key. This action removes the entire table, unlike just highlighting text within it, which only deletes the content.