GMetrix Microsoft Word Flashcards
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Which Word option controls whether spell check ignores words typed in ALL CAPS?
Answer: Proofing > Ignore words in UPPERCASE
The 'Ignore words in UPPERCASE' option in Proofing settings tells the spell checker to skip all-caps words like acronyms.
What does the 'Widow/Orphan control' paragraph setting prevent?
Answer: A single line of a paragraph appearing alone at the top or bottom of a page
Widow/Orphan control ensures at least two lines of a paragraph appear together at the top or bottom of a page, avoiding isolated single lines.
In Word, how do you change the default font so it applies to all new documents?
Answer: Set the font and click 'Set As Default' in the Font dialog
Clicking 'Set As Default' in the Font dialog box saves the font settings to the Normal template so all new documents use them.
What is the function of a 'Building Block' in Microsoft Word?
Answer: A reusable piece of content (text, tables, graphics) that can be inserted quickly
Building Blocks are stored, reusable content pieces—like cover pages, headers, or custom text—that you can insert into documents with a few clicks.
Which Word feature automatically corrects common typing errors and can be customized with your own replacements?
Answer: AutoCorrect
AutoCorrect automatically fixes common misspellings and typos as you type, and you can add custom entries to expand its correction list.
When using Word's Compare Documents feature, where do tracked changes from the comparison appear?
Answer: In a new third document showing differences as tracked changes
Compare Documents creates a new document displaying differences between the two versions as tracked changes, leaving originals untouched.
What is the purpose of the 'Paste Special' command (Ctrl+Alt+V) in Word?
Answer: Lets you choose the format in which content is pasted (e.g., plain text, HTML, picture)
Paste Special gives you control over the paste format, letting you paste as unformatted text, a picture, HTML, or other formats depending on what's on the clipboard.