Click Start, All Programs, Accessories , and then choose Paint .
Use the menu bar to select commands.
Use the toolbox to select the drawing tool you want to work with.
INTRODUCTION
Use Paint to create art and to edit graphics such as clip art, scanned art, and art files from other programs. You can add lines, shapes , and colors, as well as alter the original components .
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Saving Paint Files
Paint files are saved as bitmap (BMP) files. This is a common graphic file format meaning that you can insert and use your Paint drawings in many other programs.
Use the color box to select colors for the lines and fills of the objects you draw.
Draw in the drawing area.
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Experiment!
You can learn more about Paint by experimenting. Also, use the online help system to look up topics.
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Choose a Color
Click in the color bar at the bottom of the Paint window to choose a color for your shape's lines and borders. Right-click the color you want to use as the fill color.
