Ms Paint Equivalent

Ms Paint Equivalent

Microsoft has announced plans to release MS Paint as a standalone app, one you'll be able to get free via the Windows Store. Notification on. Notification off. Equivalent for MS paint 'black and white mode' Equivalent for MS paint 'black and white mode' By wad67, February 11, 2017 in Paint.NET Discussion and Questions.
Recently we wrote about some tricks that can help you in using MS Paint productively. While those tips are amazing, there is one more thing that comes in handy when you are using MS Paint or rather, any other tool. We are referring to keyboard shortcuts and we feel that if mastered, they can really enhance your efficiency with MS Paint too. Let us begin.

These shortcuts have been tried and tested on Windows 7. Ideally, they should work on other versions as well. However, there could be a few differences in actions or key combinations. We are sure you'd be smart enough to figure that out. 🙂
The Magic of CtrlWhile most of these combinations are common to many applications, there are some that you may find new and unique.
Ctrl + A

Select entire canvasCtrl + CCopy selected areaCtrl + XCut selected areaCtrl + VPaste clipboard dataCtrl + ZUndo last actionCtrl + YRedo actionCtrl + EShows image propertiesCtrl + GMs Paint EquivalentToggles grid linesCtrl + PPrint the pictureCtrl + RShow or hide the rulerCtrl + WOpen the Resize and Skew dialog boxCtrl + NCreate a new pictureCtrl + OOpen a pictureCtrl + SSave changes to a pictureCtrl + Page UpZoom inCtrl + Page DownZoom outCtrl + BBold selected textCtrl + I

Make selected text italicsCtrl + UUnderline selected textCtrl + Num Pad +Scale up and tool or shapeCtrl + Num Pad –Scale down tool or shapeHere are few images showing the grid lines, ruler, resize and skew dialog and the image properties dialog.
The Alt ComboIf you simply press the Alt key you will be shown few key tips (as shown in the image) using which you can navigate the interface and its tools. I find it really useful when my mouse malfunctions due to whatever reasons.
Alt-FOpens the File menuAlt-HShows key help/ Switch to Home tab

Alt-VSwitch to View tabAlt-F4Close the windowAlt-EscMinimizes MS Paint interfaceAlt-SpacebarEquivalent to right-clicking on the title barWhat's in the Function Keys?Windows in general has specific functions associated with each function key (F1 through F12 keys). Lets us see what MS Paint supports.
F1Open Paint HelpF11View a picture in full screen modeF12Save the picture as a new fileF10Displays key tips like the Alt keyArrow KeysRight ArrowMove the selection or active shape right by one pixelLeft ArrowMove the selection or active shape left by one pixelDown ArrowMove the selection or active shape down by one pixelUp ArrowMove the selection or active shape up by one pixelMiscellaneous

These shortcuts have been tried and tested on Windows 7. Ideally, they should work on other versions as well. However, there could be a few differences in actions or key combinations. We are sure you'd be smart enough to figure that out. 🙂
The Magic of CtrlWhile most of these combinations are common to many applications, there are some that you may find new and unique.
Ctrl + ASelect entire canvasCtrl + CCopy selected areaCtrl + XCut selected areaCtrl + VPaste clipboard dataCtrl + ZUndo last actionCtrl + YRedo actionCtrl + EShows image propertiesCtrl + GMs Paint EquivalentToggles grid linesCtrl + PPrint the pictureCtrl + RShow or hide the rulerCtrl + WOpen the Resize and Skew dialog boxCtrl + NCreate a new pictureCtrl + OOpen a pictureCtrl + SSave changes to a pictureCtrl + Page UpZoom inCtrl + Page DownZoom outCtrl + BBold selected textCtrl + IMake selected text italicsCtrl + UUnderline selected textCtrl + Num Pad +Scale up and tool or shapeCtrl + Num Pad –Scale down tool or shapeHere are few images showing the grid lines, ruler, resize and skew dialog and the image properties dialog.
The Alt ComboIf you simply press the Alt key you will be shown few key tips (as shown in the image) using which you can navigate the interface and its tools. I find it really useful when my mouse malfunctions due to whatever reasons.
Alt-FOpens the File menuAlt-HShows key help/ Switch to Home tabAlt-VSwitch to View tabAlt-F4Close the windowAlt-EscMinimizes MS Paint interfaceAlt-SpacebarEquivalent to right-clicking on the title barWhat's in the Function Keys?Windows in general has specific functions associated with each function key (F1 through F12 keys). Lets us see what MS Paint supports.
F1Open Paint HelpF11View a picture in full screen modeF12Save the picture as a new fileF10Displays key tips like the Alt keyArrow KeysRight ArrowMove the selection or active shape right by one pixelLeft ArrowMove the selection or active shape left by one pixelDown ArrowMove the selection or active shape down by one pixelUp ArrowMove the selection or active shape up by one pixelMiscellaneousEscCancel a selectionDeleteDelete a selectionPrint ScreenEquivalent Of Ms Paint On MacWell, we all know what that does 🙂ConclusionWe have tried and covered all the shortcuts that we are aware of. So far the list appears to be comprehensive. Yet, if you know of something that we have missed, do share with us in the comments section. We would love to see the number growing.

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