MS Paint

MS Paint is entertaining and simple software that assists us in drawing and colouring pictures on the computer.
It aids in our learning, playing, and creativity when we are using the computer.

What is MS Paint?

MS Paint is a simple drawing program on a computer. It helps kids to draw, colour, and even store pictures. It’s kind of like a digital drawing book on the screen.
How to Open MS Paint


Follow these simple steps to open MS Paint:


Step 1. Type 'Paint' in the search box.

SEARCH MS PAINT

Step 2. Click on MS Paint to launch it.

CLICK MS PAINT

Step 3. You will see a blank white page now, which will be our drawing space.

BLANK WHITE PAGE

Important Tools in MS Paint

Many useful tools in MS Paint help us create coloured pictures.

Pencil Tool

Used in drawing thin lines and freehand pictures.

Brush Tool

Used to paint with different styles and thick strokes.

Fill Colour Tool

Used to fill the colour inside drawings and shapes.

Eraser Tool

Used to eradicate mistakes from our artwork.

Shapes Tool

Used to create shapes such as circles, squares, and rectangles.

Text Tool

Used to write words on pictures.

Color Box

Used to decide which colour is used for drawing and filling.

ALL TOOLS

How to Draw and Colour in MS Paint

Step 1. Click on a toolbar icon to select.

ALL TOOLS

Step 2. Click anywhere and drag the mouse to draw.

DRAW CIRCLE

Step 3. Click on a colour in the colour box.

SELECT COLOR

Step 4. Use the fill tool and colour your picture.

FILL COLOR TOOL

Step 5. Saving Your Drawing.

SAVE

Features of MS Paint

  • Easy to use
  • A large variety of colours
  • Ready-made shapes
  • Undo and Redo options
  • Zoom-in and zoom-out facility
  • Option to Save Files in Different Formats


QUIZ FOR MS PAINT


1. What is MS Paint?


A) A computer-based drawing program.
B) A music player
C) A photo editing tool
D) A word processing tool


Answer: A) A computer-based drawing program.

2. What is the way to open MS Paint on the computer?


A) Enter the word 'paint' in the search box and click on MS Paint.
B) Open the camera app
C) Open the Calculator app
D) Press the Enter key


Answer: A) Enter the word 'paint' in the search box and click on MS Paint.

3. What is the purpose of the pencil tool in MS Paint?


A) Create thin lines and freehand drawings.
B) Erase mistakes
C) Fill colour in shapes
D) Write words on pictures


Answer: A) Create thin lines and freehand drawings.

4. What does the Brush Tool do in MS Paint?


A) Draws thin lines
B) Paintings of various styles and thick strokes
C) Erases mistakes
D) Adds text


Answer: B) Paintings of various styles and thick strokes

5. What is the tool that you use in MS Paint to fill colours in shapes?


A) Brush Tool
B) Pencil Tool
C) Eraser Tool
D) Fill Colour Tool


Answer: D) Fill Colour Tool

6. What was the tool that you would use to correct an error made when using MS Paint?


A) Pencil Tool
B) Brush Tool
C) Eraser Tool
D) Fill Colour Tool


Answer: C) Eraser Tool

7. What can you do using the Shapes Tool in MS Paint?


A) Draw freehand pictures
B) Form shapes such as circles, squares and rectangles.
C) Write words
D) Change the colour


Answer: B) Form shapes such as circles, squares and rectangles.

8. What is the way of adding text to a picture in MS Paint?


A) Use the pencil tool.
B) Use the Text Tool.
C) Use the eraser tool.
D) Use the fill colour tool.


Answer: B) Use the Text Tool

9. What is the use of the colour box in MS Paint?


A) To erase mistakes
B) To change the brush size
C) To choose the colour to be used in drawing and filling.
D) To zoom in and zoom out


Answer: C) To choose the colour to be used in drawing and filling.

10. Which of these features does MS Paint have?


A) Zoom in and zoom out.
B) Undo and redo changes.
C) Colours and ready-made shapes of various colours.
D) All of the above


Answer: D) All of the above