Priya Kapoor
Editing existing text in Paint is a straightforward process. However, it is important to note that once you leave the text box, you cannot re-select it to edit or move the text. To edit text in Paint, you must first open your project by clicking File and then Open, or by right-clicking on your project file and selecting Open with and then Paint. Next, select the text tool, which resembles a capital A. You can then click, drag, and drop to create a text box, type your text, and customize the font, size, and color. If the text is not editable, you may need to erase the previous text using the eraser tool.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to open a project in Paint | Click File > Open or right-click project file and select Open with > Paint |
| How to select text tool | Click on the "A" icon in the toolbar |
| How to create a text box | Click, drag and drop to make a text box of desired size |
| How to edit text | Type text and customize font, size and color |
| How to re-select text box | Not possible in Windows 7 Home Premium |
| How to undo changes | Press Ctrl+Z |
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What You'll Learn
Selecting the text tool
To select the text tool in Paint, look for the big "A" to the left of the image area in the normal Toolbox and click on it. You can then draw a box on the image and write text into it.
The text tool allows you to select the font, size, style, rendering mode, justification, anti-aliasing, blending mode, and selection clipping mode. It is the main part of the UI you will work with when using text. If you're familiar with text editors, the commands will be very similar.
To change the font, click the small down arrow next to the font and select from a huge range of defaults or import your own. Paint works with most Windows fonts but not all custom ones.
To change the font size, click the small down arrow next to the font size. You can also type a new value directly into the text box. Note that the size will support values between integers, e.g. 18.3pt.
There are three justification options: Align Left, Center Align, and Align Right.
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Creating a text box
To create a text box in Paint, start by opening your project. You can do this by clicking "File" and then "Open", or by right-clicking on your project file in your file explorer and selecting "Open with", then "Paint".
Next, select the text tool in the toolbar, which looks like a capital "A". If you can't see the text tool, it may be because the text is not editable. In this case, you may need to erase the previous text before continuing. To do this, click on the eraser tool (which looks like an eraser), then click and drag it over the text you want to delete.
Once you have selected the text tool, simply click, drag, and drop to make a text box. You can make the text box any size you want, and you'll be able to change the size later if needed. Type your text, then customize the font, size, and colour.
If you accidentally click out of the text box before you're finished editing, you may not be able to re-select it. In this case, you could try using the Control+Z shortcut to undo your last action. Alternatively, you can create a filled box over the text and create a new text box.
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Typing and formatting text
To type and format text in Paint, begin by opening your project in the program. You can do this by clicking "File" and then "Open," or by right-clicking on your project file in your file explorer and selecting "Open with," followed by "Paint."
Once your project is open, select the text tool in the toolbar, which looks like a capital "A." If you don't see this option, you may need to erase any existing text before continuing. To do this, click the eraser tool (which looks like an eraser), then click and drag it over the text you want to delete.
Next, click, drag, and drop to create a text box on the page. You can make this any size you want, but you can always change it later. Type your text, then customize the font, size, and color to your liking.
If you need to edit the text box after you've left it, you may need to create a filled box over the text and create a new text box, as Paint does not support re-selecting a text box to edit its contents.
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Erasing text
To erase text in Paint, open your project by clicking "File" and then "Open", or by right-clicking on your project file and selecting "Open with" and then "Paint". If you want to erase text from a text box, you must do so before leaving the text box, as Paint does not support re-selecting a text box to edit its contents. To erase text, select the eraser tool (which looks like an eraser) and click and drag it over the text you want to delete. This will reveal a white or black background, as Paint does not support transparent backgrounds or multiple layers. If you do not replace the erased area with colour, you might be left with a blank spot.
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Re-editing text
Microsoft Paint is a classic Windows program that has survived the transition to Windows 10 and Paint 3D. To open your project in Paint, click "File" and then "Open", or right-click your project file in your file explorer and select "Open with" and then "Paint".
To edit existing text in Paint, you must first select the text tool, which looks like a capital "A", from the toolbar. If the text is not editable, you may need to erase the previous text before continuing. To do this, click on the eraser tool, which looks like an eraser, and then click and drag it over the text you want to delete. When you erase an area in Paint, you will reveal a white or black background.
Once you have deleted the existing text, you can create a new text box by clicking, dragging, and dropping to make a box of your desired size. You can change the size of the box later if you wish. Type your new text, then customize the font, size, and colour.
If you make a mistake while editing, press Ctrl+Z to undo your last action.
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Frequently asked questions
To edit existing text in Paint, open your project and select the text tool (which looks like a capital "A"). If the text is not editable, erase the previous text by selecting the eraser tool and clicking and dragging it over the text you want to delete. Then, click, drag, and drop to create a new text box and type your new text.
To open your project in Paint, click "File" and then "Open," or right-click on your project file, select "Open with," and then choose "Paint."
To create a text box in Paint, select the text tool and then click and drag your mouse to create a text box on the page. You can make the text box any size you want and can change the size later.
To change the font, size, and color of the text in Paint, first, create your text box and type your text. Then, you can customize the font, size, and color to your desired specifications.
No, Paint does not support re-selecting a text box to edit its contents. Once you leave the text box, you cannot re-select it to edit the text or move it.
