Question

In MS-Word, a user performs the following sequence of operations. • Selects a paragraph • Presses Ctrl+X in the keyboard • Places the cursor elsewhere in the document • Presses Ctrl+V in the keyboard What will be the result ?

• A. The paragraph is copied to a new location while remaining in the original location.
• B. The paragraph is moved to a new location
• C. The paragraph is deleted permanently
• D. The paragraph is printed

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The paragraph is moved to a new location

Keyboard Shortcuts in MS-Word

• Ctrl + X: This command triggers the Cut operation. It removes the selected text or object from its current location and stores it in the system Clipboard.
• Ctrl + V: This command triggers the Paste operation. It retrieves the content currently held in the Clipboard and inserts it at the position of the blinking cursor.

Key Concepts

• Clipboard Functionality: The Clipboard is a temporary storage area in the operating system. When using Cut, the original data is deleted from its source, whereas using Ctrl + C (Copy) would keep the original data intact.
• Workflow: The sequence of operations described effectively performs a Move action. By cutting the text and pasting it elsewhere, the user shifts the content from one location to another within the document.
• Non-destructive Editing: While the text is removed from the initial location, it remains available in the Clipboard memory until the user cuts or copies a new piece of information, allowing for multiple pastes if required.