Correct Answer:
A. Ctrl + =
The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + = is the correct command to apply subscript formatting to selected text in Microsoft Word. Subscript places text slightly below the baseline, often used for chemical formulas like H2O.
- Ctrl + Shift + + (or Ctrl + Shift + =) is used for superscript formatting, which places text slightly above the baseline.
- Alt + = is typically used to insert an equation field in Word, allowing users to type mathematical equations.
Understanding these shortcuts enhances efficiency when formatting documents.