10 Questions
What function is used to add text to the picture in Paint?
Select the Text Tool icon
What is the purpose of the colour picker tool in Paint?
To pick a colour from the picture
What is the function of the + and - buttons in Paint?
To zoom in and out
What happens if the picture pasted into Paint is larger than the canvas?
The canvas adjusts itself to the size of the picture
How can you resize your image in Paint?
Select Resize (red square)
Paint automatically adjusts the canvas size to match the size of the pasted picture
True
Cropping is the process of adding unwanted outer areas to a photographic or illustrated image
False
The colour picker tool in Paint allows you to select a color from the picture and add it as Colour 1
True
You can edit your text after exiting the text box in Paint
False
The resize function in Paint only allows for resizing by changing the horizontal or vertical ratio
False
Study Notes
What is Paint?
- Microsoft Paint (MS Paint) is a software used to draw, color, and edit pictures.
- It can be used to edit imported pictures from digital cameras.
- Paint can save creations in standard formats such as .jpg and .png.
Opening Paint
- Paint can be found by using the search button/icon on the bottom taskbar.
- Type "Paint" in the search bar to find the Paint app.
- Alternatively, Paint can be accessed through the Start menu > Windows Accessories > Paint.
Editing a Screenshot
- Screenshots submitted as part of a bug report require a red box around the issue.
- To add a screenshot to Paint, right-click the file and open it in Paint or paste (CTRL+V) the screenshot directly into Paint.
- From the "File" tab, you can open the screenshot you'd like to edit and save an edited screenshot.
Main Layout and Tools
- The main layout of Paint includes tools needed for editing.
- You can zoom in/out of the canvas.
- Cropping a picture is a available feature in Paint.
- A red square can be added to highlight an issue.
- The Colour Picker tool is available for selecting colors.
- You can add text to an image.
- You can resize your image.
- You can save your file in various formats.
Test your knowledge of Microsoft Paint with this guide version 04/23 quiz. Learn about opening Paint, editing screenshots, adding pictures, using tools, zooming, canvas, cropping, adding shapes, color picker, adding text, resizing images, and saving files.
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