What is MS-Paint?

MS-Paint is a basic painting utility tool that is included in all the Microsoft windows versions.

MS-Paint can be used to draw, color and edit pictures.

MS-Paint is found in the windows start menu within the Windows Accessories folder.

Starting MS-Paint:

Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10

Press the Windows key.

In the Search text box, type Paint.

In the list of search results, click the Paint program or press the Enter.

Windows XP and older versions

Click Start in the lower-left corner of the desktop.

In the Start menu, click All Programs, then Accessories, and then click the Paint program.

How can I open Microsoft Paint on a Mac?

Microsoft Paint is only included with Microsoft Windows and is not available for the Apple Mac. If you want to edit pictures on a Mac, you'll need to use an image editor that is compatible with macOS.

Different Tools in MS-Paint:

Different Tabs in MS-Paint:

File Tab

It consist of options like open and save file, create new page, print documents and other file related options.

Home Tab

It consists of tools like brushes, shapes, color, image erasers, fill tool, pick color, magnifier, text airbrush etc.

View Tab

It consist of tools like zoom in, zoom out, full screen, status bar, rulers etc.