Explanation

• Ctrl + C in MS Word is used for the Copy command.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + R → Align text to the right
• Ctrl + E → Center align text
• Ctrl + J → Justify paragraph
• Ctrl + L → Align text to the left
• Ctrl + Q → Remove paragraph formatting (reset to default left alignment)

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Explanation

In MS Word, the default alignment for a paragraph is Left (or Left-aligned)

This setting aligns text along the left margin, leaving the right edge ragged

Shortcut: Ctrl+L 

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Explanation

• DOCX is the newer version of DOC, the original official Microsoft Word file format. 
• Microsoft Word 97 - 2003 Document extension (.doc).
• Microsoft Word 2007 to till date Document extension (.docx).

Additional information:

• .xls extension of Excel.
• .ppt extension of PowerPoint.
• .txt extension of Text files.
• .pdf extension of Portable Document Format.

Last verified on 15-02-2026

Explanation

• The Esc (Escape) key cancels the current cell entry in MS Excel.
• It discards the changes made during the active cell entry.

Additional information:

• Enter accepts the entry and moves to another cell.
• Ctrl + S saves the workbook.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• Ctrl + S = To save a document.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + X → Cut (remove selected text)
• Ctrl + R → Align text to the right
• Ctrl + E → Center align text
• Ctrl + J → Justify paragraph
• Ctrl + L → Align text to the left
• Ctrl + Q → Remove paragraph formatting (reset to default left alignment)

Last verified on 10-06-2026