Microsoft Paint Basics – A Beginner Mini Guide
This mini guide introduces the basic features of Microsoft Paint and helps beginners use it for
simple drawings and image editing.
1. What is Microsoft Paint?
Microsoft Paint is a basic graphics program included with Windows, used for drawing and simple
image editing.
2. The Canvas
The canvas is the white area where you draw or edit images.
3. Drawing Tools
Use brushes, pencils, and shapes to draw on the canvas.
4. Colors
Choose colors from the color palette. You can set a primary and secondary color.
5. Eraser
The eraser tool removes parts of your drawing or image.
6. Text Tool
Use the Text tool to add words or numbers to your image.
7. Resize and Crop
Resize changes the image size. Crop removes unwanted parts.
8. Saving Your Image
Use File > Save As to choose the file format, such as PNG or JPG.
9. Useful Tips
Zoom in for details and use Undo (Ctrl+Z) to fix mistakes.