Priya Kapoor
Microsoft Paint is a simple yet powerful application in Windows that allows you to perform all basic image editing. This includes adding text and changing the colour of the font. To add text, launch MS Paint and go to the Tools section, where you will find the Text tool. After clicking on the Text tool, hold your left mouse button and draw to create a text area. Once you have drawn the text area, you can write your text, and the MS Paint ribbon will open up text customisation options.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to add text | Click on the "Text" tool, then hold and drag your mouse to draw a text area. |
| How to change text colour | Choose the text, then select the desired colour from the "Colours" section. Alternatively, click "Edit Colour" to choose a custom colour. |
| How to change font style, size, boldness, italics, etc. | When you draw the text area, the MS Paint ribbon opens up text customisation options. |
| How to move the text bar | Hover over the edge of the text until you see a symbol with four arrows pointing outwards, then click and drag the text bar to the desired location. |
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What You'll Learn
Opening the text toolbar
To open the text toolbar in MS Paint, you must first launch the application. You can either start with a blank canvas or open an image. Once you have done that, click on the 'Text tool' in the Tools section. This will allow you to add text to any image or blank canvas.
The Text tool will stay pressed when you click on it. On the canvas, hold your left mouse button and then draw to create a text area. Depending on how big you want the text area to be, drag and draw accordingly. When you draw the text area, the MS Paint ribbon will open up text customisation options.
You can change the font style, size, boldness, italics, and choose between an opaque or transparent background. The next section in the ribbon is Colors. To change the text colour, choose the text first, then head to the Colors section at the top. Choose the colour you want to use, and if you can't find the desired colour, click the 'Edit colour' button to choose another.
To add text, click the 'A' button, and to fill in the text with colour, click the 'Fill' option or press 'B'. You can also change the colour of the text by first clicking on the text in the text area, then selecting the part of the text you want to change, and clicking on one of the available colours.
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Choosing a font
To access the font selection menu in MS Paint, you'll need to follow a few simple steps. First, open the MS Paint application and decide whether you want to start with a blank canvas or open an existing image. Once you've made your selection, click on the "Text" tool, which will allow you to create a text area on your canvas.
When you click on the "Text" tool, a toolbar should appear that provides you with various text formatting options, including font selection. This toolbar may appear at the top or side of your canvas, depending on your MS Paint version and settings.
The font selection menu typically offers a variety of font faces or typefaces to choose from. Common font options include serif fonts, such as Times New Roman, and sans-serif fonts, such as Arial or Calibri. Each font family has its own unique characteristics, such as stroke width, letter spacing, and the presence or absence of decorative elements or serifs.
When choosing a font, consider the overall aesthetic you want to achieve. For example, serif fonts are often associated with traditional and elegant designs, while sans-serif fonts are known for their clean, modern appearance. Additionally, certain fonts may be more suitable for specific purposes, such as emphasis or legibility at small sizes.
It's worth noting that MS Paint may have a default font set, and if you encounter unusual characters or symbols, it might be using a symbol font, such as Wingdings or Webdings. In such cases, you can right-click in the text field and choose the "Text Toolbar" option to access the font selection menu and change the font face to your desired choice.
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Adjusting text size
To adjust the text size in MS Paint, you must first open the application and either start with a blank canvas or open an image. Then, click on the 'Text' tool, which will stay pressed when clicked. Next, hold your left mouse button and draw to create a text area. The size of the text area can be adjusted by dragging and drawing, depending on how big or small you want it to be. Once you have drawn the text area, the MS Paint ribbon will open up text customisation options, allowing you to change the font style, size, boldness, italics, and background settings.
To change the text size, you can use the customisation options in the MS Paint ribbon. The specific steps may vary depending on the version of MS Paint and your operating system. However, in general, you should be able to adjust the text size by selecting the text and then modifying the font size setting.
On Windows 11, for example, after clicking on the 'Text' tool and creating a text area, you can type your desired text. Then, to adjust the size, you can select the text and use the customisation options in the ribbon to modify the font size. The ribbon will also allow you to change other text attributes, such as boldness and italics.
It is important to note that once you click outside the text area, MS Paint will apply the text to the image, and you won't be able to re-edit or change anything without redoing the entire process. Therefore, take your time to ensure the text size and other attributes are as desired before clicking outside the text area.
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Selecting text colour
To select a text colour in MS Paint, open the application and decide whether you want to start with a blank canvas or an image. Once you have made your choice, click on the Text tool. This will allow you to create a text area on the canvas or image by holding down your left mouse button and dragging the cursor.
The default text colour in MS Paint is black, but you can change this by clicking on one of the available pallet colours or by clicking the Edit Colour option. If you choose the latter, a new window will open, allowing you to select a new colour.
Once you have selected your desired colour, you can then click anywhere on the canvas or image, and your chosen text colour will be applied. It is important to note that if you accidentally click on the canvas or image, you will not be able to re-edit or change anything. MS Paint will apply the text, and you will have to redo the entire process if you want to make changes.
Additionally, if you have selected a transparent background for your text, the background colour will not work. Only when you choose an opaque background will the background colour be visible.
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Adding text to an image
Microsoft Paint is a simple yet powerful application in Windows that allows you to perform all basic image editing tasks. To add text to an image in MS Paint, follow these steps:
- Launch MS Paint.
- Start with a blank canvas or open an image by clicking on the "Open" button in the top left corner and navigating to your desired file.
- Click on the "Text" tool, which is usually represented by the letter "A" in the Tools section.
- On the canvas, hold your left mouse button and draw to create a text area. Adjust the size of the text area by dragging and drawing according to your desired text size.
- Once you have drawn the text area, release the left mouse button and start typing your desired text.
- If you want to change the font style, size, boldness, italics, or background (opaque or transparent), you can do so from the Text customization options in the MS Paint ribbon that appears after you draw the text area.
- To change the text colour, first select the text. Then, choose a colour from the Colours section at the top. If you don't find the desired colour, click the "Edit Colour" button and choose a custom colour.
Please note that once you click outside the text area, you cannot re-edit or change anything. MS Paint will apply the text to the image, and the only way to make corrections is to redo the entire process.
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Frequently asked questions
To add text to an image in MS Paint, open the image in the application and click on the Text tool. Then, hold your left mouse button and draw a text area on the canvas. Once you have drawn the text area, you can type your words.
To change the colour of the text, first select the text you want to change. Then, head to the Colors section and choose a colour. If you can't find the colour you want, click the Edit Color button and choose a colour as per your requirements.
When you draw the text area, the MS Paint ribbon opens up text customisation options. You can then change the font style, size, boldness, and italics.
