Explanation

• In MS Word 2003, the Graph option is NOT available under Insert.
• In MS Word 2003, WordArt was inserted through Insert → Picture → WordArt.
• Chart and Clip Art could also be inserted through the Insert menu.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

To close a file in Microsoft Word, you can select the Close option from the File menu.

1. Select the File menu
2. Select Close

To close the entire Microsoft Word application, you can select the X Close button in the upper-right corner.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

• In Microsoft Word 2003 and earlier, the default left and right margins were 1.25 inches (31.7 mm).
• The default top and bottom margins were 1 inch (25.4 mm).
• From Word 2007 onward, the default margins became 1 inch on all sides.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

• In MS Word, the View buttons are located to the left of the horizontal scroll bar.
• They provide quick access to different document views.
• View buttons are used to switch between document views such as Print Layout and Web Layout.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

• Ctrl + B is used in MS Word to make the selected text bold (thick and dark).

Additional information:

• MS word short key for help: F1
• Ctrl + A = Select all
• Ctrl + B = Bold
• Ctrl + I = Italic
• Ctrl + J = Justify
• Ctrl + P = Print
  
• Ctrl + Y = Redo
• Ctrl + S = Save

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

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