Elena Rossi
There are several ways to change the border of a shape in Paint, depending on the shape and the version of Paint you are using. In Microsoft Paint, there is no specialized border feature, so you will have to use shapes or images as borders. You can use the predefined Rectangle shape or the Line tool to draw a border around your picture. You can also use existing stencils or the selection tool to define the area before adding paint. If you are using ArtRage, you can duplicate your image, change the color of the border layer, and use the Transform tool to increase the size of the layer to create a visible border.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Software | ArtRage, Microsoft Paint, Paint 3D |
| Shape Tools | Rectangle, Line, Circle |
| Border Customization | Thickness, Color, Pattern |
| Advanced Techniques | Stencils, Selection Tools, Layers |
| Editing Options | Transform, Fill, Lock Transparency, Adjust Layer Colors |
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What You'll Learn
Using the Shape tool
Microsoft Paint does not have a specialized border feature, so you will have to use its Shape tool to draw borders around your image. The Shape tool will frame your picture with a border on all four sides.
To begin, launch the Paint app and press Ctrl + O to open a new file. Select the "Rectangle" shape and then draw the outline from the upper left corner of your image to the lower-right corner. You can choose the thickness of your border, as well as its color. If you are not happy with the color, change it with Paint's "Fill with color" tool. You can also use the "Line" shape tool to draw a border across the top, bottom, left, and right sides of your picture. However, using the Line or Rectangular tool will obscure part of your image. To preserve your entire image, place it within a slightly larger, solid color canvas.
If you want to create a very simple shape such as a circle, you can use existing stencils or the selection tool to define the area before adding paint. After you have created your shape, create a stencil out of it by going to the layers options to "Create Stencil From Layer Contents". Alternatively, export that image as a black and white shape and then open Stencils and import it as a new stencil.
If you have a very symmetrical shape (e.g. a circle or square), then the easiest way to create a border is to duplicate that shape on a new layer and use the "Transform" tool to expand or shrink it. You will then have two shapes, one slightly larger than the other. Duplicate your image and change the color of the border layer so that it is clearly visible. You can quickly and easily edit the appearance of paint on a layer by using the "Fill" tool, the "Selection" tool, "Lock Transparency" mode, or "Adjust Layer Colors".
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Using the Line tool
To change the border of a shape in Paint, you can use the "Line" shape tool to draw a border across the top, bottom, left, and right sides of your picture.
- Open Microsoft Paint.
- Select the "Line" shape tool.
- Choose the desired thickness of your border. You can do this by adjusting the line width in the HSV bar or the brush settings window.
- Choose the color of your border.
- Position your cursor at the starting point of your desired border, for example, the top-left corner of your image.
- Click and drag your cursor to draw the border. If you want to draw a straight line, tap the icon in the Shape tool window first, then tap where you want the line to start, drag it to the endpoint, and release your finger.
- Repeat this process for the remaining three sides of your image.
- If you make a mistake or want to change the color of your border, use Paint's "Fill with color" tool to adjust the color.
Using the "Line" tool allows you to draw a border around your image manually, giving you more control over the thickness and placement of the border. However, it requires a steady hand, and part of your image may be obscured by the border. To avoid this, you can place your image within a larger blank canvas of a solid color before drawing the border.
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Using Stencils
Stencils are one of the easiest ways to add a border to a shape, especially if the shape is complicated. Stencils mask out areas of paint and can be transformed and saved.
If you want to create a simple shape, such as a circle, you can use existing stencils or the selection tool to define the area before adding paint. You can also use the Ruler stencil to draw perfectly straight lines anywhere on the canvas. This is often the simplest method and can be used in almost any edition of ArtRage, even the mobile apps.
If you are painting a shape from scratch, it can be as simple or complicated as you like, and these steps will work. After you have created your shape, create a stencil out of it. To turn it into a stencil, go to the layers options to ‘Create Stencil From Layer Contents’, or export that image as a black and white shape and then open Stencils and import it as a new stencil. Note that if your shape is not solid (it has semi-transparent areas), then the stencil will not be completely opaque and will allow you to paint into the translucent areas. As long as the edges are solid, then you can avoid the translucent areas.
You can now paint a border around your stencil, but it may not be very neat. If you need a very even border, you need to set the Stencil to Ruler Mode. Right-click on it again (or go back to the menu in the Stencils panel) and select ‘Ruler Mode’. You can now draw neatly around the edge of the stencil. Your line will continue around the edge of the shape even when your cursor moves over the stencil itself. You can still paint freely on the canvas away from the stencil, so try and only draw over the stencil if you need a perfect outline.
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Using the Fill tool
The Fill Tool is used to pour large areas of paint onto the canvas that expand until they find a border they cannot flow over. It is extremely powerful and lets you ignore gaps, adjust opacity, fill in slow motion for partial fills, and fill areas up to bordering colours without ugly white edges.
The Fill Tool can be used to quickly and easily edit the appearance of paint on a layer. If you have a very symmetrical shape, such as a circle or square, duplicate the shape on a new layer and use the Transform tool to expand or shrink it. You will then have two shapes, one slightly larger than the other. Change the colour of the border layer so that it is clearly visible.
The Fill Tool can be used to flood your border with a new colour. You can also use the Fill Tool to adjust the colour of the poured paint by applying a blend mode as it spreads on the canvas. Unlike Layer Blend Modes, the blend mode used by the Fill Tool is applied to the paint as it lands on other paint. The Blend Mode will also only apply to paint on the current layer and does not change the colour of the paint as it passes over paint on a different layer.
The Fill Tool has three types: Solid, Gradient, and Pattern. Solid fills areas of the canvas with a solid colour. The Gradient Type allows you to select a gradient to use when applying the fill. Click this control to open the gradient editor or click the menu for options that allow the loading of gradients from your collection. The Pattern Type allows you to fill an area with a repeating pattern.
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Using the Selection tool
To change the border of a shape in Paint, you can use the Selection tool. This tool allows you to define the area you want to edit before making changes to the border. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use the Selection tool to change the border of a shape:
- Open your image in Paint and locate the Selection tool. In some versions of Paint, you can find this in the toolbar on the left.
- Choose the specific shape you want for your selection. Common options include "Rectangle," "Ellipse," or "Polygon."
- Click and drag your mouse cursor to create the selection shape over the area you want to edit.
- Once you release the mouse button, the selection will be fixed. You will see a dashed moving outline, known as "dancing ants," indicating the active selection.
- With the selection active, you can now edit the border. You can adjust the thickness and colour of the border using the available tools in Paint.
- If you need to move or resize your selection, you can use the Move Selection tool. This allows you to adjust the position, rotation, and scale of the selected area.
- To deselect the active selection, click anywhere off-canvas or use the "Deselect" button in the toolbar or menu.
The Selection tool is particularly useful when you want to create a border around a specific area of your image. You can define the region you want to border and then use the available tools in Paint to adjust the border's appearance.
Additionally, if you're working with a very symmetrical shape, such as a circle or square, you can use the Selection tool in combination with other techniques. For example, you can duplicate your shape on a new layer, use the Selection tool to select the paint area, and then adjust the layer's colour and size to create a visible border.
Remember that the specific steps and tools available may vary depending on the version of Paint you are using. Experiment with the Selection tool and its different modes to achieve the desired border effect for your shapes in Paint.
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Frequently asked questions
Microsoft Paint does not have a specialised border feature, so you will have to use shapes or images to create borders. First, create a copy of the image to be used as a border and paste it with a new name. Then, stretch out the Paint canvas and click on the arrow beneath Paste, selecting the image to be pasted. You can use the predefined Rectangle shape or the Line tool to draw a border around your picture. You can also use stencils or the selection tool to define the area before adding paint.
If you want to create a simple shape, such as a circle, you can use existing stencils or the selection tool to define the area before adding paint.
Stencils are usually the most effective for complicated shapes and hand-drawn border effects. You can also use Selection tools to get the outline that you need.
If you want a different border colour, you can choose a colour after selecting a shape. You can use any of the preset colours or search for additional colours using the Colour Picker.
Open the card you finished in Paint 3D, choose Insert from the tab at the top left, choose the edge template, and it will auto-centre and expand the canvas without changing the card.
