What is the keyboard shortcut to cut selected text?

• A. CTRL+C
• B. CTRL+V
• C. CTRL+Z
• D. CTRL+X

Answer: (D)

The keyboard shortcut to cut selected text is achieved by using CTRL+X. When you use this shortcut, the selected text is removed from its current location and placed on the clipboard, allowing you to paste it elsewhere using another keyboard shortcut, CTRL+V. This function is particularly useful when you want to move text rather than simply copy it, as cutting will eliminate the original text to make way for the new arrangement.

Using CTRL+C, on the other hand, copies the text without removing it, leaving the original text intact. CTRL+V serves the purpose of pasting text that has been copied or cut. CTRL+Z is a shortcut for undoing the last action, which does not pertain to cutting text but rather can reverse the action of cutting or pasting. Each of these shortcuts plays a different role in text manipulation, highlighting the specific function of CUT associated with CTRL+X.