Lena Rivera
Selecting a text box in Paint involves a few simple steps. First, open your project in Paint by clicking File > Open or right-clicking on your project file and selecting Open with > Paint. Next, click the down arrow under Select and choose either the Free-form selection or Rectangular selection tool. You can then drag and drop to select the desired area, which will be indicated by a border of dashed lines or a rectangular box. To edit text, simply select the text tool (which looks like a capital A) and click and drag over the existing text to erase and replace it with your new text. To resize the text box, hover your cursor over the corners and adjust to your preferred size.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Selecting text tool | Click on the text tool (which looks like a capital A) |
| Text not editable | Erase previous text using the eraser tool |
| Creating a text box | Click, drag, and drop to make a text box of the desired size |
| Changing font | Press Ctrl+A to select all the text and adjust the font style, size, and color |
| Resizing text box | Hover the cursor over the corners of the text box to resize it |
| Resizing image | Select "Percentages" and enter the desired percentage; select "Maintain aspect ratio" to retain the original aspect ratio |
| Skewing image | Add numerals in the text fields under the "Skew (Degrees)" header |
| Moving text | Press inside the bounding box and drag to the desired location; hold Shift to move horizontally, vertically, or at a 45-degree angle |
| Rotating text | Hover the pen/cursor outside the text box until a rounded arrow appears, then drag in the desired direction; hold Shift for 45-degree increments |
| Editing multiple text boxes | Use the Text sub tool or Object sub tool and hold Shift while tapping each text box, or drag on the canvas to make a selection |
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What You'll Learn
Click and drag to create a text box
To create a text box in Paint, you can click and drag your mouse to form a box. This method allows you to create a custom-sized box to fit your text. Simply press down on the left mouse button, drag to form a box, and then release the button.
This method works for both Paint and Paint 3D. Once you have created your box, you can type your text. The text box should automatically resize to fit your text. If it doesn't, you can grab one of the corners of the box and drag it until all your text fits inside.
If you want to make your text box bigger, you can also try zooming out. This will lead to a resized text field. You can do this by holding down the CTRL button and scrolling down with your mouse.
It is worth noting that these instructions are for permanently heightening and widening Paint's text box. If you are looking for instructions on how to select an already existing text box, these instructions may not apply.
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Change the text box size
To change the text box size in Paint, you can follow these steps:
- Press and hold down your left mouse button.
- Drag the cursor to make the text box as big or small as you need it to be.
- Release the mouse button.
This method allows you to create a custom-sized text box each time. It works for both Paint 3D and Paint.NET.
It's worth noting that the text box in Paint automatically resizes to accommodate the text you enter, even if you change the text size. If you accidentally click out of the text box and can't get back into it, you can try creating a filled box over the text and then making a new text box.
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Edit the text
To edit text in Paint, you must first select the text tool, which looks like a capital "A", from the Tools grouping. If the text is not editable, you may need to erase the previous 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.
Once you have deleted the text, you can make a new text box by clicking, dragging, and dropping to create a text box of your desired size. You can change the size of the text box later by hovering your cursor over the corners of the text box and resizing it.
To change the font, press Ctrl+A to select all the text inside and adjust the font style, size, and colour. You can also make your text box opaque or transparent by clicking on the menu.
If you want to resize the image in Paint to be one-fourth the size it currently is, select "Percentages" and enter 25 in the first box. You can select "Maintain aspect ratio" if you want your image to look the same, but smaller. You can click to turn this off if you want to stretch your image without keeping the original aspect ratio.
You can also add numerals in the text fields under the "Skew (Degrees)" header if you want to change the image's appearance.
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Change the font
To select a text box in Paint, you must first open the application and choose whether to start with a blank canvas or open an image. Then, click on the Text tool. This will allow you to create a text area by holding down your left mouse button and dragging to draw the text area.
Once you have created your text box, you can change the font style, size, boldness, and italics. To do this, follow these steps:
- Click on the Text tool to open the text customization options.
- In the ribbon, select the Fonts section. Here, you will be able to change the font style, size, boldness, and italics.
- To change the font style, simply select another font from the drop-down list.
- To change the font size, you can either select another size from the drop-down list or type in your desired size directly into the text box. Paint supports sizes in points, which are a unit of length commonly used in typography and print media.
- You can also make your font bold or italic by selecting these options in the ribbon.
It is important to note that if you need to edit your text, you can erase the layer and retype the text, or use the Control+Z function to remove any unfinished writing.
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Move the text box
To move a text box in Paint, you must first select the text box. To select the text box, simply click on the border of the text box. Once you have selected the text box, you can move it by dragging it to the desired location. If you accidentally click out of the text box and can't get back into it, you can try using the control+z shortcut to remove any unfinished writing. Alternatively, you can create a filled box over the text and create a new text box.
It's worth noting that some users have reported that the text box in MS Paint can sometimes be stuck in the middle of the screen and cannot be moved. If this is the case, you may not be able to move the text box to your desired location.
Additionally, if you are using Paint.NET, which is an image and photo editing software for PCs that run Windows, the process for selecting and moving text boxes may be different. Unfortunately, I couldn't find specific information on how to move text boxes in Paint.NET.
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Frequently asked questions
To select a text box in Paint, you can use the Text sub tool or the Object sub tool. Hold Shift and tap each of the text boxes on the canvas or drag on the canvas to make a selection.
You can select multiple text boxes within a single text layer by using the Text tool. Set the Text tool’s Tool Property palette > Operation > Drag setting to Select text, then drag on the canvas to surround multiple text boxes.
To move text, press the inside of the bounding box and drag it to the desired location. You can hold Shift to move the text horizontally, vertically, or along a 45-degree angle.
Hover the pen or cursor outside the text box until a rounded arrow appears. Drag the text in the direction you want to rotate it and release to fix the new position. Hold Shift to rotate in increments of 45 degrees.
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