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ICT Class 1 - Introduction To-Ms-Paint Notes

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Introduction to MS Paint

Welcome to the chapter on Introduction to MS Paint for Class 1. In this chapter, you will learn what MS Paint is, how to open it, and how to draw and color pictures using the computer. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to make your own drawings on the computer!

What is MS Paint?

MS Paint is a simple drawing program on the computer. You can use it to draw, color, and save pictures.

How to Open MS Paint

  • Click on the Start button.
  • Type Paint in the search box.
  • Click on Paint from the list.

Parts of the MS Paint Window

  • Title Bar: Shows the name of your file.
  • Ribbon: Has all the tools you can use.
  • Drawing Area: The white space where you draw.
  • Tools: Pencil, brush, eraser, shapes, and more.
  • Colors: Choose colors to draw and fill.

Drawing in MS Paint

  • Select the Pencil tool to draw lines.
  • Use the Brush tool for thicker lines.
  • Click on Shapes to draw circles, rectangles, and more.
  • Use the Fill tool to color your shapes.
  • Use the Eraser to remove mistakes.

Saving Your Drawing

  • Click on the File menu.
  • Select Save or Save As.
  • Type a name for your picture and click Save.

Fun Activity: Draw and Color!

Open MS Paint and draw a house, a tree, or your favorite animal. Use different colors and shapes. Show your drawing to your family!

Summary

  • MS Paint is a drawing program on the computer.
  • You can draw, color, and save pictures in MS Paint.
  • Use different tools to make your drawing beautiful.

Practice Questions

  1. What is MS Paint used for?
  2. Name two tools you can use in MS Paint.
  3. How do you open MS Paint?
  4. What do you click to save your drawing?
  5. What is the white area in MS Paint called?

Challenge Yourself

  • Draw a flower using the shapes tool and color it.
  • Try erasing part of your drawing and fix it.

Did You Know?

  • MS Paint has been part of Windows computers for many years!
  • You can print your drawings from MS Paint.

Glossary

  • Tool: Something you use to draw or color in MS Paint.
  • Drawing Area: The space where you make your picture.
  • Save: To keep your work on the computer.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Drawing and coloring pictures.
  2. Pencil, brush, eraser, shapes (any two).
  3. Click Start, type Paint, and select Paint.
  4. File menu, then Save.
  5. Drawing area.

Have fun drawing and coloring in MS Paint. Practice to become a computer artist!

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