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Microsoft Paint is a simple graphics painting program that has been included in all versions of Windows. The eraser tool in Microsoft Paint works by painting with white. To undo marked areas, select Delete Mark and then select the line.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Default background colour | Magenta |
| Foreground colour | Retains its natural colour |
| To undo marked areas | Select 'Delete Mark' |
| To keep marked areas | Select 'Mark Areas to Keep' |
| To remove unmarked areas | Select 'Mark Areas to Remove' |
| To save changes | Select 'Keep Changes' |
| To save image as a separate file | Right-click and select 'Save as Picture' |
| Eraser tool | Paints with white |
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What You'll Learn
Use the Eraser tool
The Eraser tool in Microsoft Paint works by painting with white. To use the Eraser tool, first, open Microsoft Paint on your device. Then, select the Eraser tool from the toolbar. Choose the desired size and shape of the eraser by clicking on the down arrow next to the Eraser tool option. Now, click and drag the eraser over the areas you want to erase. The selected areas will be filled with white colour, effectively erasing the content.
You can also adjust the opacity and flow of the Eraser tool to control the visibility and intensity of the erasing effect. To do this, locate the Opacity and Flow options in the Eraser tool settings. Adjust the sliders or enter specific values to customise the erasing effect according to your requirements.
Additionally, you can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly access the Eraser tool and its options. Press the "E" key on your keyboard to select the Eraser tool, and use the "[" and "]" keys to adjust the size of the eraser.
By utilising the Eraser tool in Microsoft Paint, you can easily remove unwanted elements from your digital paintings or create highlights and effects by erasing certain areas of your artwork.
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Mark areas to keep
To mark areas to keep in Microsoft Paint, follow these steps:
- Select the picture that you want to remove the background from. You might need to double-click the picture to select it and open the Picture Format tab.
- The default background area will be colored magenta to mark it for removal, while the foreground retains its natural coloring.
- On the toolbar, go to Background Removal.
- If parts of the picture that you want to keep are magenta (marked for removal), select "Mark Areas to Keep."
- Use the free-form drawing pencil to mark the areas on the picture that you want to keep. Draw carefully around the edges of the areas you want to preserve, ensuring that you cover all the relevant magenta sections.
- When you're done marking the areas to keep, select "Keep Changes."
- The magenta areas of the image will be removed, leaving a transparent background. Your selected areas will remain intact.
If you want to save your image with the removed background as a separate file for later use, right-click on the image and select "Save as Picture." Then, save the file on your device.
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Mark areas to remove
To mark areas to remove in Microsoft Paint, follow these steps:
- Select the picture you want to edit. You might need to double-click the picture to select it and open the Picture Format tab.
- The default background area will be coloured magenta to indicate that it will be removed, while the foreground retains its natural colour.
- On the toolbar, go to Background Removal.
- If parts of the picture that you want to remove are not yet magenta, select "Mark Areas to Remove".
- Use the drawing pencil to mark the areas of the picture that you want to remove.
- Once you're done marking the areas for removal, select "Keep Changes".
- The magenta areas of the image will be removed, leaving a transparent background.
You can also experiment with the position and size of the marquee lines to include or exclude different portions of the picture. This might help you achieve the desired result without having to manually mark all the areas for removal.
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Save changes
To save changes in Microsoft Paint, follow these steps:
- Open Microsoft Paint on your device.
- Make the desired changes to your image or document. This could include using the Eraser tool, which works by painting with white, to remove mark outs or unwanted elements.
- Once you have made all the necessary changes and are satisfied with your work, it's time to save your progress.
- Go to the "File" menu, typically located in the top left corner of the Paint window.
- In the "File" menu, select the "Save" or "Save As" option. Saving as will allow you to choose a specific location and file format for your work.
- If you selected "Save," your file will be saved in its original format and location. If you chose "Save As," browse to the desired location on your device and select the preferred file format (e.g., JPEG, PNG, etc.) from the dropdown menu.
- Finally, click the "Save" button to confirm your changes and store your document or image.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your changes are preserved and easily accessible for future use in Microsoft Paint.
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Save image as a separate file
To save an image as a separate file in Microsoft Paint, you must first select the image you want to edit. The default background area will be coloured magenta to mark it for removal, while the foreground retains its natural colour. Next, on the toolbar, go to Background Removal and do one or both of the following: if parts of the picture that you want to keep are magenta (marked for removal), select 'Mark Areas to Keep', then use the free-form drawing pencil to mark areas on the picture that you want to keep. For parts of the picture that you want to remove that are not yet magenta, select 'Mark Areas to Remove', then use the drawing pencil to mark these sections. When you're done, select 'Keep Changes'. The magenta areas of the image will be removed, leaving a transparent background.
Now, to save the image as a separate file, right-click on the image and select 'Save as Picture'. Save the file on your device. The Eraser tool in Microsoft Paint works by painting with white.
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Frequently asked questions
To erase mark outs in Microsoft Paint, you can use the Eraser tool, which works by painting with white.
To undo marked areas, select 'Delete Mark', then select the line.
First, select 'Mark Areas to Keep'. Then, use the drawing pencil to mark the areas on the picture that you want to keep.
Select 'Mark Areas to Remove' and then use the drawing pencil to mark the areas of the picture you want to remove.
