1. What is Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word is a word processing software developed by Microsoft. It is used to create, edit,
format, and print text documents.
2. What is the default file extension of a Word document?
The default file extension is .docx (from MS Word 2007 onwards). Older versions used .doc.
3. What is the Ribbon in MS Word?
The Ribbon is the toolbar at the top of the Word window that contains tabs like Home, Insert,
Layout, etc., each with groups of related commands.
4. How do you make text bold, italic, or underlined?
Bold: Ctrl + B, Italic: Ctrl + I, Underline: Ctrl + U.
5. What is line spacing and how can you change it?
Line spacing is the vertical distance between lines of text. You can change it by selecting text and
clicking on the Line and Paragraph Spacing icon in the Home tab.
6. How do you insert a table in MS Word?
Go to the Insert tab, click on Table, and choose the number of rows and columns.
7. What is a header and footer?
Headers and footers are sections at the top and bottom of each page where you can add titles, page
numbers, dates, etc.
8. What is Page Orientation?
Page orientation refers to the layout of the page. You can choose between Portrait (vertical) and
Landscape (horizontal) in the Layout tab.
9. What is Mail Merge in MS Word?
Mail Merge is a feature that lets you create personalized documents (like letters or emails) by
merging a template with a data source (like a list of names).
10. How do you check spelling and grammar in MS Word?
Go to the Review tab and click on Spelling & Grammar, or press F7.
11. How can you insert a picture into a Word document?
Click on the Insert tab, then choose Pictures, and select the image from your device.
12. What is Track Changes in MS Word?
Track Changes allows users to see all edits and comments made in the document. It is useful for
reviewing and collaborating on documents.
13. How do you protect a document in MS Word?
Go to the File tab > Info > Protect Document, and you can set a password or restrict editing.
14. What is the use of the Format Painter tool?
Format Painter copies formatting from one part of the text and applies it to another. It's found in the
Home tab.
15. What are Macros in Word?
Macros are recorded sequences of actions in Word used to automate repetitive tasks.
