Formatting Cells in Microsoft Excel

What is the default font used in most new Microsoft Excel workbooks?

• Arial

• Calibri

• Times New Roman

• Verdana

Which of the following is the correct way to refer to the cell in column B and row 4 in Excel?

• 4B

• B4

• 4:B

• BB4

How can you make the text in a cell bold in Excel?

• Press Ctrl + I

• Press Ctrl + B

• Press Ctrl + U

• Press Ctrl + P

Which button would you click to make text italic in Excel?

• The 'B' button

• The 'I' button

• The 'U' button

• The 'A' button

What is the name of the area where you can see and edit the contents of the selected cell?

• Formula Bar

• Status Bar

• Ribbon

• Name Box

If you want to change the font size of text in a cell, which part of the Excel interface should you use?

• The Name Box

• The Font Size drop-down menu

• The Sheet Tab

• The Zoom Slider

What is the default font size in a new Excel worksheet (as of Office 365)?

• 8

• 10

• 11

• 12

Which of the following cell names is valid in Excel?

• 1A

• A1

• AA0

• 0B

How do you select an entire column in Excel?

• Click the row number

• Click the column letter

• Click the cell

• Double-click the cell

What does the 'Name Box' in Excel display by default?

• The contents of the cell

• The cell reference of the active cell

• The font name

• The worksheet name