Microsoft Word Vocabulary

What is the function of the ALT key in Microsoft Word?

• It deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

• It causes another key to perform a special function.

• It moves the cursor to the next line.

• It locks all letters to be capitalized.

Which key is used to delete the character to the left of the cursor?

• ENTER

• ESCAPE

• BACKSPACE

• CAPS LOCK

What does the CAPS LOCK key do when it is locked down?

• It moves the cursor to the left margin.

• It capitalizes all letters.

• It deletes the character to the right of the cursor.

• It centers lines of text horizontally.

Which feature allows text to be aligned at both the left and right margins?

• JUSTIFICATION

• INDENT

• CENTER

• ITALICS

What is the function of the ESCAPE key?

• It moves the cursor to the next line.

• It transfers the user to another section of the software.

• It deletes the character to the left of the cursor.

• It locks all letters to be capitalized.

What is a CPU in a computer?

• A blinking line on the screen that shows where you are typing.

• The internal operating unit or "brain" of a computer.

• A unit connected to or situated inside the computer that reads and writes onto CD disks.

• A toolbar that allows the operator to insert shapes, lines, call-outs, text, or to alter graphics.

What does the term "FONT" refer to in Microsoft Word?

• A toolbar that allows the operator to insert shapes, lines, call-outs, text, or to alter graphics.

• A feature that sets a tab that indents a paragraph.

• A print style.

• A key that when struck moves the cursor to the left margin and down to the next line.

What is the function of the MENU BAR in Microsoft Word?

• It displays options such as file, edit, view, insert, etc.

• It allows text to be aligned at the left AND right margins.

• It changes the font effect to make the letters all slanted.

• It allows new text to be keyed into existing text.

What is the function of the NUM LOCK key?

• To switch the numeric keypad between numeric entry and editing.

• To produce a paper copy of information displayed on the screen.

• To move the cursor to the left margin and down to the next line.

• To underline text as it is keyed or existing text as a block.

Which key is used to make capital letters and certain symbols?

• TAB key

• SHIFT keys

• SPACE BAR

• RETURN (ENTER) key