To use the autocalculate area, select the range of cells containing the numbers for a calculation you want to verify and then press and hold or double-click the autocalculate area to display the customize status bar shortcut menu.
a) true
b) false

The answer to this question is option "B".

Explanation:

The auto calculate is a part of the excel. It provides the facility to understand things more easily. In the excel we use many functions like insert pie charts, use formulas or add formulas, add column or row, merge column or row, etc. When we calculate the area of any number this process can be done in two way that can be given as:

1) we select all number and go to ribbon in the ribbon there is a formula tab in this we can calculate the area.

2) After selecting all number right-click on the mouse when we click there are many options shown in this option there is the option of calculating the area.  

To calculate the area we must follow these options. So the answer to this question is false.

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