Headers and footers MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is for Class IX students of Computer Applications (Code 165), focusing on Unit 3: Office Tools (Presentation Tool). This quiz covers how to add, edit, and apply headers and footers to all slides. Attempt all questions and click ‘Submit Quiz’ to see your score and download the answer sheet PDF.
Understanding Headers and Footers in Presentations
Headers and footers are crucial elements in a professional presentation. They provide consistent information across slides, such as the date, slide number, presentation title, or company name. Using them effectively helps in organizing content and maintaining a professional look.
Key Concepts of Headers and Footers
In most presentation software (like Microsoft PowerPoint or LibreOffice Impress), the options for headers and footers are managed through a single dialog box.
1. Adding Headers and Footers
To add a header or footer, you typically follow these steps:
- Go to the Insert tab on the ribbon.
- In the ‘Text’ group, click on Header & Footer.
- This opens the ‘Header and Footer’ dialog box with tabs for ‘Slide’ and ‘Notes and Handouts’.
- On the ‘Slide’ tab, you can check boxes to include the Date and time, Slide number, and a custom Footer text.
2. Editing and Customizing
The dialog box provides several options for customization:
- Date and time: You can choose to have it update automatically to the current date or set a fixed date.
- Slide number: Simply check the box to enable automatic numbering on each slide.
- Footer: You can type any text you want, like the presentation title or your name.
- Don’t show on title slide: This is a very useful option to keep the first slide clean and uncluttered.
3. Applying to All Slides
After selecting your desired options, you have two choices:
- Apply: This button applies the settings only to the currently selected slide.
- Apply to All: This is the most common choice. It applies the settings consistently across every slide in the presentation (except the title slide, if you’ve selected that option). This ensures a uniform look.
| Element | Common Location | Typical Content |
|---|---|---|
| Header | Top of Notes/Handouts | Presentation Title, Company Name, Presenter Name |
| Footer | Bottom of Slides/Notes | Date, Slide Number, Confidentiality Notice |
Quick Revision Points
- Headers and footers are found under the ‘Insert’ tab.
- You can add date/time, slide numbers, and custom text.
- The ‘Apply to All’ button ensures consistency across the entire presentation.
- You can exclude the header and footer from the title slide for a cleaner opening.
- To edit a footer, you go back to the same ‘Header & Footer’ dialog box, make changes, and click ‘Apply to All’ again.
Practice Questions
- Where can you change the format of the date and time that appears in the footer?
- What happens if you uncheck the “Footer” box and click “Apply to All”? –
- Is it possible to have a different footer on the first slide compared to the rest of the slides? If so, how?
- Why might a company want to include its logo in the header or footer on every slide?
- If you want to add the text “Internal Use Only” to every slide, which feature would you use?
