Microsoft Paint Guide

· Start ► All Programs ► Accessories ► Paint

Tips:

· Control Z will undo anything you don’t like

· Save after you complete each addition that you like

To Color the Background
· Select a color for the background from the color template at the bottom left of the window
· Click the Fill with Color icon
· Click the picture to make the background

To Insert Shapes
· Select a color for the shape from the color template at the bottom left of the window
· Click the Rectangle, Polygon, Ellipse or Rounded Rectangle icon
· Click on your picture and drag to make the figure the size and shape you want. With the Polygon, click the mouse every time you want to change direction and then drag again.
· Click the Fill with Color icon
· Click in the shape to color it

To Paint / Draw
· Select a color for the draw/paint lines from the color template at the bottom left of the window
· Click the Pencil, Brush or Air Brush icon
· With the Brush or Air Brush icons, select the size and shape of the brush strokes at the bottom of the tool bar
· Click and drag on the picture to draw or paint

To Add Text
· Select a color for the text from the color template at the bottom left of the window
· Click the Text icon. You can change the font, size and format in the pop up window that will appear
· Select the Text Format icon you want. The top one makes a white box with text. The bottom one puts the text on your current background color

To Draw Lines
· Select a color for the lines from the color template at the bottom left of the window
· Click the Line icon.
· Click and drag to create a line. If you selected the Curve icon, click on the line you just created and drag it to make a curve.

Other Features
· The Eraser icon allows you to erase. After you select it, you can select the size and shape of the eraser
· Select the Magnifier icon to enlarge any part
· Select the Pick Color icon and click on a color you want to copy
· The Select and Free-Form Select icons allow you to draw around an object/area and move it