1. Which of the following is NOT a category of styles in LibreOffice Writer?
a) Page Style
b) Character Style
c) Image Style
d) Table Style
Answer: c) Image Style
2. What is the shortcut key to open the Styles window in LibreOffice
Writer?
a) F10
b) F11
c) Ctrl + S
d) Alt + F
Answer: b) F11
3. Which feature in LibreOffice Writer helps track modifications in a
document by multiple users?
a) Style Manager
b) Track Changes
c) Page Layout
d) Text Formatting
Answer: b) Track Changes
4. What is the purpose of the "Table of Contents" in a document?
a) To organize text in rows and columns
b) To display a summary of headings and subheadings
c) To insert footnotes
d) To create numbered lists
Answer: b) To display a summary of headings and subheadings
5. Which option allows a user to save a document as a template in
LibreOffice Writer?
a) File > Save As
b) File > Templates > Save
c) Edit > Save As Template
d) View > Save Template
Answer: b) File > Templates > Save
1. What is a "Style" in LibreOffice Writer? Explain different categories of
styles. (3-5 Marks)
Answer: A style is a set of predefined formatting options that can be applied
to text, paragraphs, pages, lists, or tables in a document to ensure a
consistent and professional appearance.
Categories of Styles in LibreOffice Writer:
Page Style: Defines page layout, including margins, headers, footers, and
background.
Paragraph Style: Applies to entire paragraphs, including alignment,
indentation, and line spacing.
Character Style: Applies to selected text, allowing customization of font,
size, color, and emphasis.
Frame Style: Used for text frames, allowing positioning, borders, and
background formatting.
List Style: Defines the appearance of bullet points and numbered lists.
Table Style: Formats tables, including borders, cell shading, and text
alignment.
2. Explain the steps to create and insert a Table of Contents (ToC) in a
document. (5 Marks)
Answer: To insert a Table of Contents (ToC) in LibreOffice Writer, follow
these steps:
1. Ensure Proper Heading Styles: Assign heading styles (Heading 1, Heading
2, etc.) to the document’s section titles.
2. Place the Cursor: Click where you want the ToC to appear (usually at
the beginning of the document).
Insert the ToC: Click on Insert > Table of Contents and Index >
Table of Contents, Index or Bibliography.
Customize the ToC: In the dialog box, you can edit the title, choose
levels, and protect against manual changes.
3. Click OK: The ToC will be inserted with page numbers and hyperlinks.
4. To update the ToC after modifications, right-click it and select "Update
Index".
3. What is the difference between Character Style and Paragraph Style?
Give an example of each.
Answer :
Character style applies to selected text within a paragraph, while paragraph
style applies to the entire paragraph, including its alignment and spacing.
For example, a character style can be used to highlight specific words in bold
or italic, while a paragraph style defines how the entire paragraph is
formatted, such as left-aligned or justified text with specific line spacing.
4. Explain the steps to create and apply a new style in a document. How
can it be updated later?
Answer :
To create a new style:
1. Format a paragraph or text manually as required.
2. Open the Styles sidebar by pressing F11.
3. Click on New Style from Selection.
4. Enter a name for the style and save it.
To apply the style:
1. Select the text or paragraph.
2. Open the Styles sidebar.
3. Click on the required style to apply it instantly.
To update an existing style:
1. ftodify a paragraph or text manually.
2. Open the Styles sidebar, right-click the existing style, and select Update
Selected Style.
5. What is the Fill Format tool in LibreOffice Writer? How does it help in
applying styles efficiently?
Answer:
The Fill Format tool is used to apply an existing style to multiple parts of a
document quickly. It acts like a paintbrush that transfers the selected style
to other text.
To use the Fill Format tool:
1. Open the Styles sidebar (F11).
2. Select the style to be applied.
3. Click the Fill Format Mode (paint bucket icon).
4. Click on different parts of the document where the style should be
applied.
This tool is useful for applying the same style to scattered sections without
selecting each part individually, saving time and ensuring uniform formatting.
6. What is the Track Changes feature in LibreOffice Writer? How does it
help in collaborative editing?
Answer:
Track Changes is a feature that records all modifications made in a
document, making it easier to review and approve edits. It is useful when
multiple users are working on the same document.
To enable Track Changes:
Go to Edit → Track Changes → Record.
All edits, such as deletions and insertions, will be highlighted.
Use Edit → Track Changes → Manage to accept or reject changes.
This feature helps in collaborative editing by allowing users to review
modifications before finalizing a document.
8. Differentiate between Embedding an Image and Linking an Image. In
what situations should each be used?
Answer:
Embedding an image stores the image inside the document file, increasing
the document size but ensuring that the image remains available even if the
original file is deleted.
Linking an image does not store the image within the document but instead
keeps a reference to its location on the computer. The image appears in the
document but updates automatically if the original file is modified.
Embedding is useful when sharing the document with others to ensure the
image remains visible. Linking is preferred when the same image is used
across multiple documents and needs to be updated frequently.
9. What are the different text wrapping options available for images in
LibreOffice Writer? Explain each with examples.
Answer:
LibreOffice Writer offers several text wrapping options to control how text
flows around an image:
Wrap Off: The text does not flow around the image; it stays above or
below.
Page Wrap: The text flows around all sides of the image.
Optimal Page Wrap: Similar to Page Wrap, but prevents text from being
placed too close to the image.
Wrap Left: The text is placed only on the left side of the image.
Wrap Right: The text is placed only on the right side of the image.
Wrap Through: The image is superimposed on the text, allowing text to
overlap.
These options help in designing professional documents with properly aligned
text and images.
10. Explain the steps to load styles from an existing document or
template. Why is this feature useful?
Answer:
Loading styles allows users to copy formatting styles from another document
or template, saving time and ensuring consistency across multiple documents.
1. To load styles from another document or template:
2. Open the document where styles need to be applied.
3. Open the Styles sidebar (F11).
4. Click on the Styles Action Button and select Load Styles.
5. Choose the types of styles to import, such as Text, Frame, Page,
Numbering, etc.
6. Click From File, browse the document containing the styles, and load
them.
This feature is useful for maintaining a uniform design across multiple
documents and avoids the need to manually recreate styles.