Keyboard Shortcuts and Function Keys Competitive Exams
60 questions · Basic Computer & IT
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Question 1 of 60
Which shortcut key closes the current window, document or browser tab?
ExplanationCtrl + W closes the current tab or document.
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Question 2 of 60
In Microsoft Word, pressing F8 turns on:
ExplanationWith F8 on, the cursor keys extend the selected text.
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Question 3 of 60
Which shortcut key italicises selected text?
ExplanationCtrl + I is italic.
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Question 4 of 60
Which shortcut key opens the Windows Settings app?
ExplanationWindows + I opens Settings in Windows 10 and 11.
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Question 5 of 60
Which shortcut key prints the current document?
ExplanationCtrl + P opens the print options.
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Question 6 of 60
In Excel, which shortcut key selects the entire column of the active cell?
ExplanationCtrl + Space selects the column and Shift + Space selects the row.
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Question 7 of 60
Which shortcut key opens the Find box to search text?
ExplanationCtrl + F opens Find in most programs. Ctrl + H opens Replace in Word.
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Question 8 of 60
Which shortcut key pastes the Clipboard content at the cursor position?
ExplanationCtrl + V pastes the copied or cut item.
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Question 9 of 60
Which shortcut key saves the current document?
ExplanationCtrl + S saves the file.
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Question 10 of 60
Which shortcut key opens an existing file?
ExplanationCtrl + O shows the Open dialog.
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Question 11 of 60
Which shortcut key cuts the selected item?
ExplanationCtrl + X removes the item and places it on the Clipboard.
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Question 12 of 60
Which shortcut key selects all the items or text in a window or document?
ExplanationCtrl + A selects everything.
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Question 13 of 60
Which shortcut key opens the Run dialog box?
ExplanationRun lets you type the name of a program or folder to open.
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Question 14 of 60
Which key copies an image of the whole screen to the Clipboard?
ExplanationYou can then paste the screenshot into Paint or Word.
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Question 15 of 60
Which shortcut key moves to the next open tab in a web browser?
ExplanationCtrl + Shift + Tab moves to the previous tab.
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Question 16 of 60
Pressing Windows + Tab opens:
ExplanationTask View shows all open windows and virtual desktops.
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Question 17 of 60
The Insert key is used to:
ExplanationIn Overtype mode, typed text replaces the existing text.
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Question 18 of 60
In Excel, which shortcut key inserts the current date into a cell?
ExplanationCtrl + ; inserts today's date and Ctrl + Shift + ; inserts the current time.
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Question 19 of 60
The Caps Lock key is used to:
ExplanationWhen Caps Lock is on, letters are typed in uppercase.
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Question 20 of 60
In Microsoft Excel, pressing F9 is used to:
ExplanationF9 recalculates the formulas in all open workbooks.
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Question 21 of 60
Which shortcut key creates a new folder in File Explorer?
ExplanationCtrl + Shift + N makes a new folder in the current location.
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Question 22 of 60
Which shortcut key bookmarks the current web page in most browsers?
ExplanationCtrl + D adds the page to bookmarks or favourites.
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Question 23 of 60
In File Explorer, which function key opens the search box?
ExplanationF3 moves the cursor to the Search box in File Explorer.
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Question 24 of 60
Which shortcut key undoes the last action?
ExplanationCtrl + Z undoes and Ctrl + Y redoes.
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Question 25 of 60
In PowerPoint, which shortcut key inserts a new slide?
ExplanationCtrl + M adds a slide. Ctrl + N opens a new presentation.
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Question 26 of 60
Which function key switches a web browser to full-screen mode?
ExplanationPressing F11 again returns to the normal view.
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Question 27 of 60
Which shortcut key inserts a page break in Word?
ExplanationIt starts a new page at the cursor.
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Question 28 of 60
Which shortcut key creates a new document?
ExplanationCtrl + N opens a new blank document in Office programs.
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Question 29 of 60
In most web browsers, pressing F6 moves the cursor to the:
ExplanationF6 (like Ctrl + L) highlights the web address.
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Question 30 of 60
Which shortcut key makes selected text bold in Word?
ExplanationCtrl + B is bold.
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Question 31 of 60
Which shortcut key underlines selected text?
ExplanationCtrl + U is underline.
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Question 32 of 60
In Excel, which shortcut key selects the entire row of the active cell?
ExplanationShift + Space selects the whole row.
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Question 33 of 60
Which function key refreshes a web page or the File Explorer window?
ExplanationF5 reloads the page or updates the list of files.
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Question 34 of 60
Which function key opens the Help window in most programs?
ExplanationF1 is the standard Help key in Windows programs.
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Question 35 of 60
Which shortcut key switches quickly between open programs?
ExplanationHold Alt and press Tab to choose another open window.
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Question 36 of 60
Which shortcut key opens the Properties of the selected file in File Explorer?
ExplanationAlt + Enter shows details such as size, type and dates.
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Question 37 of 60
Which shortcut key locks the computer?
ExplanationWindows + L locks the screen so a password is needed to continue.
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Question 38 of 60
Which function key opens the Save As dialog in Microsoft Word?
ExplanationF12 is the shortcut for Save As in Word and Excel.
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Question 39 of 60
Which shortcut key opens the browsing history in most browsers?
ExplanationCtrl + H opens History. In Chrome and Edge Ctrl + J opens Downloads.
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Question 40 of 60
The Num Lock key is used to:
ExplanationWhen Num Lock is off, the keypad keys work as arrows and navigation keys.
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Question 41 of 60
Which shortcut key centres the selected paragraph in Word?
ExplanationCtrl + L aligns left and Ctrl + R aligns right.
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Question 42 of 60
The Home key moves the cursor to the:
ExplanationThe End key moves to the end of the line.
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Question 43 of 60
Which shortcut key opens a new tab in a web browser?
ExplanationCtrl + T opens a new tab. Ctrl + N opens a new window.
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Question 44 of 60
Which shortcut key moves the cursor to the end of a Word document?
ExplanationCtrl + Home goes to the beginning of the document.
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Question 45 of 60
Which shortcut key justifies the selected paragraph in Word?
ExplanationCtrl + J aligns text evenly to both margins.
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Question 46 of 60
Pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete opens:
ExplanationTask Manager can be reached from this screen, or directly with Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
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Question 47 of 60
Which shortcut key shows or hides the desktop?
ExplanationWindows + D minimises all windows to show the desktop.
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Question 48 of 60
In PowerPoint, which shortcut key starts the slide show from the current slide?
ExplanationF5 starts from the first slide.
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Question 49 of 60
Which shortcut key closes the active program window?
ExplanationAlt + F4 closes the current program in Windows.
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Question 50 of 60
In Excel, pressing F4 while editing a cell reference changes it between:
ExplanationF4 cycles through $A$1, A$1, $A1 and A1.
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Question 51 of 60
Which shortcut key copies the selected item to the Clipboard?
ExplanationCtrl + C copies the selection.
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Question 52 of 60
Which function key is used to rename a selected file or folder in File Explorer?
ExplanationSelect the file and press F2, then type the new name.
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Question 53 of 60
Which shortcut key reopens the most recently closed browser tab?
ExplanationPressing it repeatedly reopens earlier closed tabs.
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Question 54 of 60
Which shortcut key opens the screen snipping tool to capture part of the screen?
ExplanationIt lets you select an area and copies the screenshot to the Clipboard.
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Question 55 of 60
Which shortcut key opens the Clear browsing data window in Chrome and Edge?
ExplanationIt lets you delete history, cookies and cached files.
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Question 56 of 60
Which shortcut key redoes an action that was undone?
ExplanationCtrl + Y repeats the action that Ctrl + Z undid.
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Question 57 of 60
Which function key starts the Spelling and Grammar check in Microsoft Word?
ExplanationF7 opens the proofing pane for spelling and grammar.
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Question 58 of 60
Pressing F10 (or Alt) in most Windows programs:
ExplanationIt lets you reach menu commands using the keyboard.
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Question 59 of 60
The Backspace key:
ExplanationThe Delete key removes the character to the right of the cursor.
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Question 60 of 60
Which shortcut key opens File Explorer?
ExplanationWindows + E opens File Explorer.
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