MS Paint
Welcome to the chapter on MS Paint for Class 4. In this chapter, you will learn about MS Paint, a fun program on your computer that helps you draw, color, and create pictures. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to use MS Paint to make your own drawings and save your work!
Introduction
MS Paint is a drawing program found on most Windows computers. It is easy to use and lets you make colorful pictures using different tools.
Starting MS Paint
- Click on the Start button.
- Type Paint in the search box.
- Click on Paint to open the program.
Parts of MS Paint Window
- Title Bar: Shows the name of your file.
- Ribbon: Has all the tools and options.
- Drawing Area: The white space where you draw.
- Tool Box: Contains tools like pencil, brush, eraser, and shapes.
- Color Box: Lets you choose colors for your drawing.
Tools in MS Paint
- Pencil Tool: Draws thin lines.
- Brush Tool: Draws thick lines and lets you paint.
- Eraser Tool: Removes parts of your drawing.
- Shapes Tool: Draws circles, rectangles, and other shapes.
- Fill Tool: Fills an area with color.
- Text Tool: Lets you write words on your picture.
How to Draw and Color
- Select a tool from the toolbox.
- Click and drag the mouse to draw shapes or lines.
- Choose a color from the color box.
- Use the fill tool to color your shapes.
Saving Your Work
- Click on File in the top left corner.
- Select Save or Save As.
- Type a name for your picture and click Save.
Fun Activity: Make a Picture!
Open MS Paint and draw a house, a tree, and a sun. Use different colors and shapes. Save your picture and show it to your family!
Summary
- MS Paint is a drawing program on your computer.
- You can use tools to draw, color, and erase.
- You can save your pictures and share them with others.
Practice Questions
- Name two tools in MS Paint.
- How do you open MS Paint?
- What does the fill tool do?
- How can you save your drawing?
- Which tool lets you write words?
Challenge Yourself
- Draw a picture of your favorite animal in MS Paint and color it.
- Write your name using the text tool and decorate it with colors.
Did You Know?
- MS Paint has been part of Windows computers for over 30 years!
- You can print your drawings from MS Paint and hang them on your wall.
Glossary
- Tool: Something you use to draw or color in MS Paint.
- Save: To keep your work on the computer.
- Drawing Area: The space where you make your picture.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Pencil tool, brush tool (any two: eraser, fill tool, shapes tool, text tool).
- Click Start, type Paint, and click on Paint.
- It fills an area with color.
- Click File, then Save or Save As, type a name, and click Save.
- Text tool.
Explore MS Paint and create your own colorful world!