Which of the following keyboard shortcut keys is used to cut the selected text in MS-Word 365?
- AOption (a)
Ctrl + c
- BOption (b)
Ctrl + x
- COption (c)
Ctrl + p
- DOption (d)
Ctrl + v
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Correct answer
Ctrl + x
Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is Ctrl + x.
Key Points
- In MS Word, the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + x is used to cut the selected text or object, removing it from its current location and placing it on the clipboard.
- This action allows users to move text or objects to another location within the document or to a different document by using the paste function.
- Cutting text or objects is part of the basic editing functionalities provided by most word processors, including MS Word.
- After cutting, the user can paste the content using the Ctrl + v shortcut, which inserts the content from the clipboard to the desired location.
Additional Information
- Clipboard:
- The clipboard is a temporary storage area for data that the user wants to copy from one place to another.
- It stores the data until the user decides to paste it somewhere else.
- In most operating systems, the clipboard can hold one item at a time.
- Copy vs Cut:
- Copying (Ctrl + c) duplicates the selected text or object without removing it from its original location.
- Cutting (Ctrl + x) removes the selected text or object from its original location, placing it on the clipboard.
- Both actions allow the user to paste the content elsewhere using the paste function (Ctrl + v).
- Paste Function:
- The paste function (Ctrl + v) inserts the content from the clipboard to the current cursor location.
- This function allows users to move or duplicate content within or between documents.
- Keyboard Shortcuts:
- Keyboard shortcuts enhance productivity by allowing users to perform actions quickly without using a mouse.
- Common shortcuts include Ctrl + c (copy), Ctrl + x (cut), Ctrl + v (paste), Ctrl + z (undo), and Ctrl + y (redo).