Elena Rossi
Microsoft Paint is a basic graphics drawing program that comes bundled with Windows. It allows users to add text to images and save their work. If you've previously added text to an image in Paint and want to access the text box to make changes, you can do so by opening the image file in Paint and clicking on the Font button, which is the one with the letter A on it. This will allow you to edit the existing text or add new text to the image. If you accidentally click out of the text box and can't access it again, you can try using the control+z shortcut to remove the unfinished writing and start over, or create a new text box by covering the old text with a filled box.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to access saved text box in MS Paint | Click on the Accessories folder, open MS Paint, click Open, navigate to and click on the file to be edited, click on the Font button, and then click on the image where the text is to be added |
| How to fix accidentally clicking out of the text box | Try control+z to remove unfinished writing, or create a filled box over the text and create a new Text box |
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What You'll Learn
Locating the Accessories folder
To locate the Accessories folder, you can use the Start menu on your Windows PC. This can be brought up by pressing the ⊞ Win key on your keyboard, which is usually located in the lower-left corner. Once the Start menu is open, find and click on the "All Apps" tab in the left column. This will display a list of all the applications installed on your computer.
From here, navigate to the "Windows Accessories" folder by scrolling down or using the downward-facing arrow/trackpad. Within this folder, you will find various built-in Windows applications, including Microsoft Paint. Simply double-click on the "Microsoft Paint" icon, and the application will open.
If you're having trouble locating the Accessories folder through the Start menu, there are a few alternative methods to try. One option is to use the search function within the Start menu. Simply type "Paint" or "Microsoft Paint" into the search bar, and the application should appear as one of the results. You can then right-click on the Paint icon and select "Create Shortcut" to add it to your desktop or Start menu for easier access in the future.
Another method is to use the "Run" program, which can be used to access the root Paint file even if you've accidentally deleted a shortcut. To do this, open the Start menu and type "Run" in the search bar. Open the Run program, and in the dialogue box, type "mspaint.exe" (without quotation marks) and click "OK." After a brief delay, the Microsoft Paint interface should appear.
Finally, if you're using Windows 8, you can access Paint by swiping in from the right side of your screen toward the centre to bring up the "Search" box. Type "Paint" into the search box and click or tap the "Search" icon. The MS Paint application should appear as the first entry in the results. Tap or click on this option to open Paint on your Windows 8 desktop.
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Opening the Paint application
To open the Paint application, begin by locating the Accessories folder on your computer. Once you've found it, open it and look for the Paint icon. Click on this icon to open the Paint application. A new window will appear with a blue tab in the upper left-hand corner. Click on this blue tab and select "Open".
Now, you will need to navigate to the file you wish to edit. Click on the desired file and then click the "Open" button. If you simply wish to create a new document, click "New" instead.
With your document open, you can now begin adding text. To do this, click on the "Font" button on the Tools pane. It looks like the letter "A". Then, click on the part of the image where you want to add text. A text box will appear, and you can start typing.
The Text pane offers various formatting options, allowing you to adjust the typeface, font size, and apply effects like underlining, italics, and boldness. Once you've finished editing, remember to save your work by clicking the blue tab again and selecting "Save".
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Selecting the file to be edited
To select a file to be edited in MS Paint, follow these steps:
- Locate the Accessories folder on your computer and click on it.
- Find the Paint icon and open the application by double-clicking on the icon.
- Once the application is open, click on the blue tab in the upper left corner and select "Open".
- Navigate to the file you want to edit. You can use the search bar or browse through your files to find the desired file.
- Click on the file to select it and then click the "Open" button.
- If you need to add text to the image, click on the "Font" button, which is the one with the letter "A" on the Tools pane.
- Click on the image where you want to add the text. A text box will appear, allowing you to type your desired text.
Remember that the Text pane in MS Paint offers various tools for adjusting the text features such as typeface, font size, underlining, italics, and boldness. Once you have made your desired changes, click the blue tab again and select "Save" to ensure your changes are applied to the image.
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Choosing the font
When adding text to a blank canvas or image in MS Paint, you can choose the font style, size, boldness, and italics. To access these options, click on the "Text" tool, hold down your left mouse button, and draw to create a text area. A toolbar should appear, allowing you to change the font face. You can also right-click in the text field and choose the "Text Toolbar" option to bring up a font selection menu.
MS Paint offers a range of font options, including symbol fonts, Wingdings, and Webdings. You can also use the Text tool to add text to any image or blank canvas. Once you have drawn the text area, the MS Paint ribbon will open up, providing text customization options. Here, you can modify the font style, size, boldness, and italics, as well as choose between an opaque or transparent background.
If you are using MS Paint 5.2 on Windows XP Professional x64 SP2 with 8 GB RAM, it appears that the default font is Wingdings or a similar font. You can change the font face by right-clicking and selecting the "Text Toolbar" option.
In terms of font colour, MS Paint allows you to select from a range of pre-selected colours or use the colour selector to choose a specific hue, saturation, luminosity, or RGB value. The text colour is determined by the chosen "Color 1", which is usually black, while the background colour is "Color 2", typically white. You can also use the "Edit Color" button to choose a custom colour if you don't find your desired shade in the available options.
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Adjusting text features
To adjust text features in MS Paint, you must first open the application and your chosen file. Then, click on the Font button (the one with the letter A) on the Tools pane. Next, click on the image where you want to add text. A text box will appear, into which you can type your words.
Once you have added your text, you can adjust its features. To do this, you must first select the part of the text that you want to change. Then, click on one of the available colours to change the text colour. If you cannot find the colour you want, click on 'Edit Colours' and choose a colour that suits your requirements. You can also change the background colour, but note that this will only be visible if you have chosen an opaque background.
Other text features that can be adjusted include the typeface, font size, underlining, boldness, and italics. To do this, click on the image where you want to add text, and the MS Paint ribbon will open up text customisation options. Here, you can change the aforementioned text features.
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Frequently asked questions
To access a saved text box in MS Paint, open the application and click on the 'Open' button in the upper left-hand corner. Navigate to the file you were previously working on and click 'Open'. Your saved text box should appear on the image.
If you accidentally clicked out of the text box and can't get back into it, try using the
To edit the text in your text box, simply click on the text box and make the desired changes. You can also adjust the typeface, font size, underlining, italics, and boldness using the Text pane tools. Remember to click the blue tab and select 'Save' when you are done making changes.
