Priya Kapoor
A small eraser size in MS Paint can be frustrating, especially when you need to erase half a page. A giant eraser, on the other hand, can help us erase what we want at a fast speed. To increase the eraser size in MS Paint, you can use the shortcut keys CTRL and + (NumPad) simultaneously. This will increase the eraser size, and you can continue pressing the shortcut keys until you reach your desired size. To decrease the size, press CTRL and - (NumPad).
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Increase Eraser Size Shortcut Key | CTRL + + |
| Decrease Eraser Size Shortcut Key | CTRL + - |
| On-Screen Keyboard App | Use the Windows On-Screen Keyboard app if you don't have a full-sized keyboard with a number pad |
| On-Screen Keyboard Location | Click the Start menu, type "On-screen Keyboard", and click the app |
| On-Screen Keyboard Options | Click the "Options" button to enable the numeric keypad |
| Reset Eraser Size | Close and reopen Paint |
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What You'll Learn
Use the 'CTRL' and '+' keys
To increase the eraser size in Paint, you can use the CTRL and + keys on your keyboard. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
First, open Microsoft Paint. You can usually find Paint as an included app on your Windows device, but if you don't have it, you can download it from the Microsoft Store. Once you have Paint open, select the Eraser tool, which looks like a pink eraser under the pencil icon.
Next, you'll need to use both your keyboard and mouse simultaneously. To increase the eraser size, hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard and, at the same time, click the + key on the number pad of your keyboard or the On-screen Keyboard. The number pad is the right-most section of a full-sized keyboard. Make sure to use the + key on the number pad and not the one at the top of your keyboard, as this won't work.
You can press CTRL and + together as many times as needed until you reach your desired eraser size. If you want to decrease the eraser size, simply press CTRL and - (the minus key) at the same time.
If you don't have a full-sized keyboard or numeric keypad, you can use the On-Screen Keyboard app. To open it, click the Start menu, type "On-Screen Keyboard," and then click the app. The On-Screen Keyboard will stay visible even when Paint is the active window. By default, the numeric keypad may not be enabled, so click the "Options" button to turn it on.
Keep in mind that you cannot save an eraser size in Paint. If you want to reset the eraser size back to the default, simply close and reopen the Paint application.
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Use the On-Screen Keyboard
To increase the eraser size in MS Paint using the On-Screen Keyboard, follow these steps:
Firstly, open the On-Screen Keyboard. You can do this by clicking the Start menu and searching for "On-Screen Keyboard" or "Screen Keyboard". Click on the app to open it.
Once the On-Screen Keyboard is open, click the "Options" button. This will open the settings for the On-Screen Keyboard. By default, the numeric keypad is not enabled, so you will need to turn it on. Click the "Turn on numeric key" option and then click "OK" to save the changes.
Now, open Microsoft Paint. With Paint open, select the Eraser tool. This looks like a pink eraser and is usually found underneath the pencil icon.
To increase the size of the eraser, hold down the "CTRL" key on your physical keyboard and click the "+" key on the On-Screen Keyboard simultaneously. You can do this as many times as needed until you reach your desired eraser size.
To decrease the size of the eraser, use the same method but click the "-" key on the On-Screen Keyboard instead.
The On-Screen Keyboard will save its settings, so you won't need to enable the numeric keypad again if you close and reopen it.
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Use the numeric keyboard
If you want to increase the eraser size in Paint using the numeric keyboard, you can do so by following these steps:
Firstly, ensure that you have Paint open on your device. If you are using a Windows device, Paint should already be included as an app. If not, you can download it from the Microsoft Store. Once Paint is open, select the Eraser tool, which looks like a pink eraser underneath the pencil icon.
Next, you will need to open the on-screen keyboard. To do this, go to the Start menu (Windows key) and type "On-Screen Keyboard" or "Screen Keyboard". Open the on-screen keyboard by clicking on it in the search results. Once the on-screen keyboard is open, click on the "Options" button, which should be in the bottom right corner. In the Options menu, check the "Turn on numeric keypad" box and click "OK". The numeric pad will now appear on the right side of the on-screen keyboard.
Now, you can use the numeric keyboard to increase the eraser size in Paint. Make sure that the Paint window is active by clicking on it, and that you have selected the Eraser tool. To increase the size, hold down the "CTRL" key on your physical keyboard, and at the same time, click the "+" key on the numeric pad of the on-screen keyboard. Repeat this process as many times as needed to reach your desired eraser size.
It is important to note that this method requires you to use both your physical keyboard and the on-screen keyboard simultaneously. Additionally, this method may not work with the "+" and "-" keys at the top of your physical keyboard. If you have a full-sized keyboard with a numeric keypad, you can use the CTRL and + keys on that keypad to increase the eraser size without needing to open the on-screen keyboard.
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Use the 'Size' icon
To increase the eraser size in Paint, you can use the Size icon. First, select the "Eraser" icon in the Tools section of the Home tab. This icon looks like a small pink eraser. Then, select the "Size" icon in the Home tab, located to the left of the color palette. You will then be able to select the size of the eraser from the four choices provided. The eraser sizes range from a very thin line for fine detail work to a very thick line for erasing large sections of an image. To increase the size of the eraser, select the last option on the size list, which is the largest size available.
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Use the 'Eraser' icon
To increase the eraser size in Paint, you can use the 'Eraser' icon in the Tools section of the Home tab. This is what you need to do:
Firstly, make sure you have Paint open. Then, turn on the On-Screen Keyboard by clicking the Start menu and typing "On-Screen Keyboard" or "Screen Keyboard". Click on the app to open it. You can also activate the numeric keyboard by searching for "Onscreen keyboard" under the search bar and selecting it from the two options that appear: Generic Keyboard and Numeric Keyboard.
Now, select the Eraser tool. This is usually located underneath the pencil icon and looks like a small pink eraser. Then, click on the "Size" icon in the Home tab, to the left of the colour palette. You will see a few line options of varying thickness. Choose the size of the eraser from the options provided. The last option on the size list is the largest size available.
To increase the eraser size using a shortcut, press and hold the "CTRL" key on your keyboard and click the "+" key on the number pad to the right of "Del" at the same time. You can do this multiple times to reach your desired eraser size.
To decrease the size of the eraser, press "CTRL" and hold it down while clicking the "-" key on the number pad to the right of "PgDn".
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Frequently asked questions
To increase the eraser size in MS Paint, press 'CTRL' and '+' on your keyboard at the same time.
To decrease the eraser size, press 'CTRL' and '-' at the same time.
If you don't have a full-sized keyboard, you can use the On-screen Keyboard app. Open Paint, then open the On-screen Keyboard app by clicking the Start menu and typing "On-screen Keyboard". Make sure the numeric keypad is enabled, then hold 'CTRL' and click '+' or '-' to adjust the size of your eraser.
