I tried doing the "hold shift and drag" thing to bold my text, but it didn't work for me. All it did was move the thin text in the direction I was dragging it...and partially erased other areas the selected text came in contact with. Why won't it work for me?
@Dac719 If the entire box erases what you drag it over, then Paint does not see the box as transparent. To fix this, first make sure that your selected background color (next to the color palate) is the same as the background color in the selection box. Second, make sure that you are "drawing transparent". To do this, you can either click the second picture under the tool box (seen only when select tool is used) or you can uncheck "Draw Opaque" in the Image menu. Hope this helps.
@stupidgenius107 After I posted my comment, I figured out how to correct my mistake. See, I was using a colored background before and didn't realize it made a difference. When I used the white background with black text, as you did in the video, I got it to work. Thanks, smartgenius (you are not stupid). :)
@gaaraandnaruto1 First create a text box on your canvas. While it is open, go to the menu bar in the top left corner and select View>Text Toolbar. A small window will appear as it did in the video. From there you can change all text attributes, including the font, but not font color, which is determined by your current foreground color in the color palate.
@MegaProman1 Awesome, I really appreciate it. I was planning on making more tutorials, but the sound card on my new computer really sucks, so for now I'll probably just make some demos. Anyway, be on the lookout for them.
@Lucky82610 I do not have Windows 7 at the moment, so I cannot make a new video about it. However, I am currently working on a way to make Windows 7 paint videos in the future. Until then, check out this video that shows you how to get Windows XP paint on Windows 7 and Vista. I'm sorry I could not solve your problem directly, but please be on the lookout for new vids.
@Lucky82610 Thanks, and yes I did make it in Paint. It was sort of my way of demonstrating what can be done using the techniques I show in my tutorials.
@asailant2000 Last year I had a bunch of free time at school, which I spent in the library. I couldn't download anything on school computers without getting yelled at, so I just learned how to do a bunch of cool stuff with MS Paint. I actually have Photoshop on my computer.
But yes, I have tried Gimp and it's a great free substitute for Photoshop. Thanks for the feedback.
that was very simple.
i do it differently but your way is easier.
likes2laff30 1 month ago
I tried doing the "hold shift and drag" thing to bold my text, but it didn't work for me. All it did was move the thin text in the direction I was dragging it...and partially erased other areas the selected text came in contact with. Why won't it work for me?
Dac719 2 months ago
@Dac719 If the entire box erases what you drag it over, then Paint does not see the box as transparent. To fix this, first make sure that your selected background color (next to the color palate) is the same as the background color in the selection box. Second, make sure that you are "drawing transparent". To do this, you can either click the second picture under the tool box (seen only when select tool is used) or you can uncheck "Draw Opaque" in the Image menu. Hope this helps.
stupidgenius107 2 months ago
@stupidgenius107 After I posted my comment, I figured out how to correct my mistake. See, I was using a colored background before and didn't realize it made a difference. When I used the white background with black text, as you did in the video, I got it to work. Thanks, smartgenius (you are not stupid). :)
Dac719 2 months ago
@Dac719 Thank you very much. I'm glad you figured it out.
stupidgenius107 2 months ago
@stupidgenius107 You're welcome.
Dac719 2 months ago
Ignore my previous comment. I'm a moron.
8BigBubba13 3 months ago
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8BigBubba13 3 months ago
how do you cange the font of your typing.
gaaraandnaruto1 5 months ago
@gaaraandnaruto1 First create a text box on your canvas. While it is open, go to the menu bar in the top left corner and select View>Text Toolbar. A small window will appear as it did in the video. From there you can change all text attributes, including the font, but not font color, which is determined by your current foreground color in the color palate.
stupidgenius107 5 months ago
@stupidgenius107 okay thanks! sorry, this is my first time working on paint.
gaaraandnaruto1 5 months ago
@gaaraandnaruto1 No problem. It's really a pretty simple program, but it can be used to do some pretty cool stuff.
stupidgenius107 5 months ago
thanks!!!now i know how to outline text in ms paint!!!!
MegaProman1 7 months ago
@MegaProman1 You're welcome, but keep in mind that you can outline much much more than just text.
stupidgenius107 7 months ago
@stupidgenius107 yeah i found out!!you rock :)
MegaProman1 6 months ago
@MegaProman1 Thanks :]
stupidgenius107 6 months ago
@stupidgenius107 np i subbed you :)
MegaProman1 6 months ago
@MegaProman1 Awesome, I really appreciate it. I was planning on making more tutorials, but the sound card on my new computer really sucks, so for now I'll probably just make some demos. Anyway, be on the lookout for them.
stupidgenius107 6 months ago
@stupidgenius107 with pleasure ill watch them ;)
MegaProman1 6 months ago
Like a boss! :D
I had no idea about this technique
mameraula 8 months ago
NICE!!!!
freakman707 10 months ago
@freakman707 Thanks, I'll have more up soon.
stupidgenius107 9 months ago
please help me i have windows 7 brand new paint and i cant do it make a new vid plzz
Lucky82610 11 months ago
@Lucky82610 I do not have Windows 7 at the moment, so I cannot make a new video about it. However, I am currently working on a way to make Windows 7 paint videos in the future. Until then, check out this video that shows you how to get Windows XP paint on Windows 7 and Vista. I'm sorry I could not solve your problem directly, but please be on the lookout for new vids.
stupidgenius107 11 months ago
@stupidgenius107 i got it to work NICE VID
Lucky82610 11 months ago
@Lucky82610 Glad to hear it, and thanks for the feedback. I just put up a new vid. You should check it out.
stupidgenius107 11 months ago
@stupidgenius107 cool video new one and did u make ur icon on youtube with MS Paint?
Lucky82610 11 months ago
@Lucky82610 Thanks, and yes I did make it in Paint. It was sort of my way of demonstrating what can be done using the techniques I show in my tutorials.
stupidgenius107 11 months ago
@stupidgenius107 wanna see something cool i did on paint ill make in a vid?
Lucky82610 11 months ago
@Lucky82610 Sure. Let me know when you have the vid up and I'll check it out.
stupidgenius107 11 months ago
@stupidgenius107 its up bro! : D
Lucky82610 11 months ago
good video. short sharp and shiny. Keep it up.
Jvaughn13 1 year ago
@Jvaughn13 Thanks for the feedback. I'll have new videos up soon.
stupidgenius107 1 year ago
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asailant2000 1 year ago
@asailant2000 Last year I had a bunch of free time at school, which I spent in the library. I couldn't download anything on school computers without getting yelled at, so I just learned how to do a bunch of cool stuff with MS Paint. I actually have Photoshop on my computer.
But yes, I have tried Gimp and it's a great free substitute for Photoshop. Thanks for the feedback.
stupidgenius107 1 year ago