📑 Table of Contents

Day Topic Title Page

1 Introduction to MS Paint 1
2 Tool Bar & Tabs 2
3 Pencil and Brush Tools 3
4 Fill with Color Tool 4
5 Color Picker Tool 5
6 Using the Magnifier 6
7 Canvas Settings – Resize, Rotate, Crop 7
8 Shapes and Drawing Tricks 8
9 Lines and Curves 9
10 Working with Colors 10
11 Undo, Redo & Delete Options 11
12 Selection Tools 12
13 Eraser & Color Eraser Trick 13
14 Shapes – Draw & Fill Smartly 14
15 Text Tool & Final Poster Practice 15
1.MS Paint – Theory & Practical
Introduction to MS Paint & Its Interface

Objectives:

 What is MS Paint?
 Learn to open MS Paint.
 Explore and understand all parts of the Paint window.
 Learn about all basic tools & options (including delete, undo, zoom, etc.)
 Know the related shortcut keys.

1. What is MS Paint?

MS Paint is a simple drawing and painting program that comes with Windows.
It helps you to draw, color, edit images, and create art.

2. How to Open MS Paint

Steps:

1. Click on Start Menu

2. Type Paint
3. Click the Paint App to open
Shortcut:
Press Windows Key + R, type ms paint, then press Enter.

3. Interface Overview

Part Description
Shows file name and app
Title Bar
name
Quick Access Toolbar Has Save, Undo, Redo icons
Main control panel with
Ribbon
tools and menus
Contains Pencil, Brush, Fill,
Toolbox
Eraser, Text, etc.
Drawing Area White canvas to draw
Color Palette Choose colors for drawing
Shows coordinates and file
Status Bar
size
Zoom Slider Zoom in or out of canvas

4. Important Tools & Their Options (with Shortcuts) (20 min)

Types /
Tool/Option Description Shortcut Key
Options
Undo Cancel last action Ctrl + Z -
Redo Redo the undone step Ctrl + Y -
New File Start a new drawing Ctrl + N -
Open File Open an existing file Ctrl + O -
Save File Save current drawing Ctrl + S -
Ctrl + + / -
100%, 200%,
Zoom In/Out Magnify/shrink the view
400%
Rectangle
Select Tool Select an area -
Select, Free-
 Types /
Tool/Option Description Shortcut Key
Options
form Select
After
Delete Delete selected part Delete key selecting with
Select Tool
Remove selected and copy Ctrl + X
Cut -
to clipboard
Copy Copy selected area Ctrl + C -
Paste Paste copied item Ctrl + V -
Ctrl + W
Resize by %
Canvas Resize Resize drawing area
or pixels
Full Screen Show canvas in full screen F11 -
View Toggle from
Help in drawing neatly -
Rulers/Gridlines “View” Tab

5. Practical Activity

Task:

 Open MS Paint
 Try each of the following:
o Create a new file
o Use Zoom In and Zoom Out
o Use Select Tool and press Delete
o Draw something, then press Undo (Ctrl + Z)
o Try Save, Open, and Cut/Copy/Paste

Tip of the Day:

Use Ctrl + A to select the entire canvas before pressing Delete to clear the full
screen!
Quick Recap What does the Undo button do?

 Which tool is used to remove part of a drawing?

 How do you zoom in and out?
 What shortcut opens a new file?
2.MS Paint – Theory & Practical
Drawing Tools – Pencil, Brush, Eraser, Fill Tool

Objectives:

 Use drawing tools to make basic shapes and images.

 Learn about the types of each tool, their options, and shortcut keys.
 Practice freehand drawing, erasing, and filling colors.

1. Pencil Tool

Theory:

 Draws thin freehand lines.

 Good for sketching or writing by hand.

Tool Options:

Option Name Description

Size Choose line thickness
Color 1 Pencil uses this color

Shortcut Keys:

 Ctrl + Z – Undo drawing

 Shift + Draw – Straight line

Try This:

 Draw your name using the Pencil Tool.

 Change the thickness of the pencil.

2. Brush Tool

Theory:

 Lets you draw with different brush shapes and thicknesses.

 Helps make painting look more realistic.
Tool Options:

Brush Type Description

Round Brush Smooth, circular strokes
Calligraphy Brush Angled strokes like handwriting
Airbrush Spray-paint effect
Crayon/Marker Looks like drawing with a real tool

Other Options Description

Change brush
Size
thickness
Main brush
Color 1
color
Right-click
Color 2
brush color

Shortcut Keys:

 Ctrl + Z – Undo
 Ctrl + A – Select All

Try This:

 Draw a rainbow using 3 different brushes.

 Use different sizes and colors.

3. Eraser Tool

Theory:

 Removes any part of your drawing.

 Works like a digital rubber.

Tool Options:

Option Name Description

Option Name Description
Size Change eraser size (small to big)
Color 2 Erases with background color

Shortcut Keys:

 Ctrl + Z – Undo erasing

Try This:

 Draw a simple house, erase only the door.

Theory:

 Fills a closed shape with a single color.

Tool Options:

Option Name Description

Color 1 Used for filling the selected area

🧠 Note: Works only in fully closed areas.

Shortcut Keys:

 Ctrl + A → Select all → Fill

 Ctrl + Z → Undo Fill

Try This:

 Draw a circle and fill it with blue.

 Try changing Color 1 and fill again.

5. Practical Task

Draw and Color a Tree

Use Pencil Tool for the trunk

 Use Brush Tool for the leaves

 Use Fill Tool to color brown and green
 Erase a part of it and fix it

Save as: Day2_TreeDrawing.png

Tip of the Day:

Tip: If your fill doesn’t work, check that your shape is fully closed!

Recap & Q/A

 What does the Fill Tool do?

 Name two types of Brushes.
 How can you erase using Color 2?
 What happens if you use Ctrl + Z?

3.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Shapes Tool – Rectangles, Circles, Arrows & More

Objectives:

 Use different shapes in MS Paint.

 Learn shape options (outline, fill, size, style).
 Understand shortcuts to create perfect shapes.
 Practice combining shapes into pictures.

1. Shapes Tool Overview

Theory:
  MS Paint has built-in shapes like rectangles, circles, arrows, stars, and
more.
 You can choose fill color, outline style, and thickness.

2. Types of Shapes & Options

Shape Type Description

Rectangle Square or rectangle
Ellipse Circle or oval
Line Straight line
Polygon Create custom shapes with points
Rounded Rect Rectangles with rounded corners
Arrows Directional indicators
Stars/Hearts Fun shapes for decoration

Shape Options in the Ribbon:

Option Name Description

Outline Solid, Dotted, Dashed, No Outline
Fill No Fill, Solid Fill, Crayon, Marker, etc.
Size Changes thickness of shape borders
Color 1 Used for outline
Color 2 Used for fill (Right Click Fill)

Shortcut Keys for Shapes

Action Shortcut Key

Draw Perfect Circle/Square Hold Shift while drawing
Undo Ctrl + Z
Redo Ctrl + Y
Select All Ctrl + A
Delete Delete

Copy & Paste Shape Ctrl + C + Ctrl + V

3. Try It! – Guided Drawing

Activity 1: Draw a Robot

 Use Rectangles for head and body.

 Use Circles for eyes.
 Use Lines for arms.
 Use Rounded Rectangles for legs.

Activity 2: Draw a Traffic Light

 Rectangle for the box.

 3 Circles inside (Red, Yellow, Green).
 Use Fill Tool to color lights.

4. Fun Tip of the Day:

Want a perfect circle or square?

Hold down the Shift key while drawing!

5. Recap & Q/A How do you draw a perfect circle?

 What is the use of the Outline option?

 Name 3 shapes available in MS Paint.
 What key lets you undo your last shape?

4.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Text, Color Picker, Zoom & View Tools
Objectives:

 Learn to add text to images using the Text Tool.

 Use the Color Picker to match colors.
 Practice zooming, viewing, and navigating your canvas.
 Know related shortcut keys and tool variations.

1. Text Tool
Theory:

 Lets you type text into your drawing.

 You can choose font style, size, bold/italic, and color.

Tool Options:

Option Name Description

Font Family Choose style (Arial, Times New Roman, etc.)
Font Size Adjust letter size
Bold / Italic Style the text
Color 1 Text color
Background Transparent or Opaque

Tip:

 You can only edit the text while the text box is active.

Shortcut Keys:

Action Shortcut Key

Bold Text Ctrl + B
Italic Text Ctrl + I
Underline Text Ctrl + U (if supported)
Undo typing Ctrl + Z

Try This:

 Write your name using 3 different fonts and colors

 Try bold + italic combinations

2. Color Picker Tool

Theory:

 Used to pick any color from the canvas and use it as Color 1 or Color 2.

Tool Use:

 Select tool → Click on any area to pick that color

  Works with filled shapes, text, etc.

Shortcut Keys:

 Alt + left click – Pick color for Color 2

 No direct shortcut for Color Picker itself

Try This:

 Draw a colored square → Use Color Picker to pick it → Draw another

shape with same color

3. Magnifier & Zoom Tools

Theory:

 Helps you zoom in on small details or zoom out to see full picture.

Options in "View" Tab:

Option Name Description

Zoom In Enlarges the canvas view
Zoom Out Shrinks the view
100% Default size
Full Screen Hides tools, shows only canvas

Shortcut Keys:

Action Shortcut Key

Zoom In Ctrl + +
Zoom Out Ctrl + -
100% Zoom Ctrl + 0
Full Screen View F11

Try This:

 Zoom in and draw a tiny smiley face

 Try full screen and zoom out to check entire drawing
4. Practical Task

Design a Greeting Card

 Use Text Tool to write: “Happy Birthday!”

 Draw a cake with shapes
 Use Color Picker to match and reuse colors
 Use Zoom to add small decorations

Tip of the Day:

Click outside the text box after typing to make your text permanent!

5. Recap & Q/A

 What tool lets you copy a color from your drawing?

 Which key makes the canvas go full screen?
 Can you change text after clicking outside the text box?
 Which key zooms in the view?

5.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Colors – Color 1, Color 2, Custom Colors & More

Objectives:

 Understand how to use and manage colors in MS Paint.

 Learn the difference between Color 1 and Color 2.
 Explore the color palette and how to create custom colors.
 Practice drawing with different combinations of colors.
1. Color 1 & Color 2

Theory:

 Color 1 = Foreground Color → Used for drawing, text, shapes.

 Color 2 = Background Color → Used for fills, right-click drawing,
erasing.

Usage Examples:

Tool Color 1 Used For Color 2 Used For

Pencil Drawing lines Not used
Brush Painting Right-click painting
Text Tool Text color Background of text box
Shapes Outline Fill
Eraser Erases to Color 2 —

Shortcut Tips:

 Left-click = Uses Color 1

 Right-click = Uses Color 2

2. Color Palette Basics

Theory:

 Palette has 48 basic colors by default.

 You can also add custom colors for variety.

Tip:

 Selecting a color in the palette automatically sets it as Color 1.

 Right-click a color to set it as Color 2.
3. Editing & Creating Custom Colors (15 min)

Theory:

 Use “Edit Colors” to create shades, tints, or new colors.

 You can mix colors by adjusting Hue, Saturation, and Brightness.

Steps:

1. Click on Edit Colors.

2. Choose a new color using the palette or sliders.
3. Click Add to Custom Colors.
4. Use the custom color in your drawing.

Color Terms:

Term Meaning
Hue Type of color (red, blue, green, etc.)
Saturation Intensity or dullness of color
Brightness Lightness or darkness of color

Useful Shortcut Keys

Action Shortcut Key

Set Color 1 Left-click color
Set Color 2 Right-click color
Fill with Color 1 Left-click Fill Tool
Fill with Color 2 Right-click Fill Tool

4. Try It – Guided Practice

Activity 1:

 Draw a shape and fill it using Color 1.

 Now right-click fill to change it using Color 2.

Activity 2:

 Use “Edit Colors” to make 3 custom colors.

 Use those colors to draw a flag or pattern.
Tip of the Day:

Want unique colors? Use Edit Colors to mix your own palette!

5. Recap & Q/A

 What’s the difference between Color 1 and Color 2?

 How do you use the right-click color in Paint?
 What tool allows you to create your own color?
 How many default colors are there in the palette?

6.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Select Tool – Rectangle, Free-form, Move, Resize & Crop

Objectives:

 Understand how to select, move, resize, and crop parts of an image.

 Learn to use rectangular and free-form selection tools.
 Practice selection-based editing using shortcut keys.

1. Select Tool Basics

Theory:

 Select Tool is used to select any part of your drawing for editing.
 You can move, resize, copy, or delete the selected area.

Types of Selection:

Type Description
Rectangular Select Selects in a square/rectangle shape
Free-form Select Selects in any custom shape drawn freely

Selection Options:
  Transparent Selection – Ignores white background while moving
 Invert Selection – Switches selected and unselected areas
 Crop – Keeps only selected part and removes the rest

Shortcut Keys for Selection Tools

Action Shortcut Key

Select All Ctrl + A
Copy Selection Ctrl + C
Paste Ctrl + V
Cut Ctrl + X
Delete Selection Delete
Undo Ctrl + Z
Redo Ctrl + Y
Crop Ctrl + Shift + X (in latest Paint)

2. Free-form vs Rectangular Selection

Feature Rectangular Select Free-form Select

Shape Fixed (square/rectangle) Flexible, drawn by hand
Best For Straight objects Irregular, round, or curved items
Example Use Cutting boxes, text blocks Cutting around a flower, face etc.

3. Try It – Practical Tasks

Task 1 – Move a House Roof

1. Draw a simple house with a triangle roof and rectangle base.

2. Use free-form selection to select the triangle.
3. Move it upward slightly.

Task 2 – Crop a Face

1. Draw a smiley face.

2. Use rectangular select around the face.
3. Click Crop to remove everything else.
4. Advanced Tip

Use Transparent Selection to avoid dragging the white background!

 Found in Select → Tick Transparent selection

5. Bonus Activity – Cut & Paste Puzzle (10 min)

 Draw a simple object (like a tree ).

 Use selection to cut different parts.
 Paste them in new positions to make a funny version.

6. Recap & Q/A (10 min)

 What is the difference between rectangular and free-form selection?

 What does Transparent Selection do?
 How do you crop a selected object?
 Which shortcut copies a selected area?

7.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Eraser, Fill Tool & Airbrush Tool

Objectives:

 Learn to erase, fill with color, and spray paint using Paint tools.
 Understand tool variations, usage, and shortcuts.
 Perform practice drawings using all 3 tools.

1. Eraser Tool

Theory:

 Used to remove parts of your drawing by replacing it with Color 2.

 Size of eraser can be adjusted from the Size option.Tool Types:
Option Description
Eraser Size Small, Medium, Large
Erases to this background
Color 2
color
Right-Click Erase Not applicable

Important:

 Eraser removes to Color 2, not white always!

 Make sure Color 2 is correctly set.

Shortcut Keys:

Action Shortcut Key

Eraser Tool Ctrl + E (older Paints) or click from toolbar
Change Eraser Size Use Size dropdown or Ctrl + + / Ctrl + -
Undo Erase Ctrl + Z

2. Fill with Color Tool

Theory:

 Fills a closed area with Color 1 or Color 2 (on right-click).

 Great for coloring drawings and backgrounds.

Tool Types:

Fill Type Used For

Left-click Fill Fills with Color 1
Right-click Fill Fills with Color 2

Tip:

 The shape must be closed, or color will fill entire canvas.

Shortcut Keys:

Action Shortcut Key

Fill Tool Select No direct shortcut
Fill with Color 1 Left-click area
Fill with Color 2 Right-click area

3. Airbrush Tool (10 min)

Theory:

 Simulates spray painting using a nozzle effect.

 Great for texture, shadow, and soft coloring.

Tool Settings:

Option Description
Size Small dots to wide spray
Color 1 / Color 2 Spray color choice

Shortcut Keys:

 No specific key → Select manually from Brushes → Airbrush

 Use Ctrl + Z to undo if overdone

4. Activity Time – Tool Practice

Task 1: Eraser Game

 Draw a balloon and erase just the string using Eraser Tool.

Task 2: Coloring Fun

 Draw a fish outline → Use Fill Tool to color body, fins, eye.

Task 3: Spray Art

  Make a night sky using Airbrush with dark blue and white spray stars.

Tip of the Day:

Use the Airbrush for shading and shadows in your drawings!

5. Recap & Q/A

 What color does the Eraser tool use?

 What happens if you use Fill in an open shape?
 Can you use Color 2 with Fill tool?
 What tool gives a spray-paint effect?

7.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Brush Types, Line Tool & Curve Tool

Objectives:

 Learn to draw with different Brush styles.

 Use the Line and Curve tools to create smooth shapes and designs.
 Understand each tool's options, uses, and shortcuts.

1. Brush Tool & Its Types

Theory:

The Brush Tool allows freehand drawing with various stroke styles.

Types of Brushes in MS Paint:

Brush Type Appearance Use Case

Brush Smooth paint stroke Normal sketching
Calligraphy Brush 1 Slanted edge stroke Fancy titles, letters
Calligraphy Brush 2 Bold cursive brush Stylish calligraphy
Airbrush Spray paint Texture, shading
Brush Type Appearance Use Case
Oil Brush Thick paint Art effects
Crayon Crayon-like effect Kid-style art
Marker Thick line, even color Highlighting, bold lines
Natural Pencil Realistic pencil line Sketching
Watercolor Brush Soft & blended color Artistic coloring

Choose Color 1 for stroke color. Use Size option to increase thickness.

Brush Tool Shortcuts:

Action Shortcut
Select Brush Tool From Home > Brushes
Change Brush Style Click dropdown
Increase/Decrease Size Ctrl + + / Ctrl + -
Undo Stroke Ctrl + Z

2. Line Tool

Theory:

Draws a straight line between two points.

How to Use:

 Click Line Tool.

 Select thickness from Size.
 Hold and drag from one point to another.

Options:

Option Description
Line Thickness 1px to 5px or more
Color 1 Line color
Shift + Drag Draws perfect horizontal/vertical/diagonal
3. Curve Tool

Theory:

Draws curved lines for flowing designs or objects like waves, hair, etc.

How to Use:

1. Select Curve Tool.

2. Drag to draw a line.
3. Click and drag again to bend it once.
4. (Optional) Click again to bend it second time.

Best for rivers, waves, smoke, decorations.

Line & Curve Tool Shortcuts:

Action Shortcut Key

Line Tool Click Line icon
Curve Tool Click Curve icon
Hold Shift Perfect line
Undo Ctrl + Z

4. Practice Time

Task 1: Brush Style Art

 Use 3 different brush styles to draw a tree.

 Try Marker for trunk, Crayon for leaves, Watercolor for sky.

Task 2: Lines & Curves

 Use Line Tool to draw a fence.

 Use Curve Tool to draw waves or hair.
Tip of the Day:

For perfect art, combine multiple brush styles and curve shapes creatively!

5. Recap & Q/A

 Name any 3 types of Brush styles.

 How do you draw a curve?
 Which key helps draw perfect straight lines?
 What tool is used for waves or river-like shapes?

7.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Shapes Tool – All Shapes, Styles & Uses

Objectives:

 Learn to use Shapes Tool for drawing basic and complex objects.
 Understand the differences between Filled, Outlined, and No Outline
shapes.
 Practice using various shapes to create diagrams and designs.

1. What is the Shapes Tool?

Theory:

 The Shapes Tool allows you to draw predefined shapes like rectangles,
circles, arrows, hearts, stars, etc.
 Located on the Home tab under the Shapes group.
2. Types of Shapes in MS Paint (with icons)

Shape Name Use/Example

Rectangle / Square Box, table, wall
Ellipse / Circle Sun, wheels, balls
Line Borders, stick figures
Right Triangle Roofs, flags
Diamond Kites, patterns
Rounded Rectangle Buttons, labels
Arrows (→, ↔, ↓ etc) Flowcharts, directions
Heart Greeting cards
Star (4/5/6/rounded) Decorations
Lightning Bolt Design, icons
Callouts Speech bubbles in comics
Pentagon, Hexagon Shapes for math & design

Hold Shift while drawing to make perfect circle/square.

3. Fill & Outline Styles

Options:

Option Description
Outline Draws only the border of the shape
Fill Fills the inside of the shape with color
No Outline Hides the shape border
No Fill Only the border, no fill color
Tip:

 Use Color 1 for Outline, Color 2 for Fill.

 Use Size to adjust thickness of border.

Shortcut Tips for Shapes Tool

Action Shortcut
Hold Shift Draw perfect square/circle
Change Shape Click shape icon manually
Undo Last Shape Ctrl + Z
Redo Shape Ctrl + Y

4. Practice Time – Let's Draw!

Task 1: Shape House

 Use Rectangle for base, Triangle for roof, Circle for sun.

Task 2: Robot Drawing

 Use Rounded Rectangle for head, Lines for arms, Circles for eyes.

Task 3: Shape Puzzle

 Create a flower using 6 ovals (petals) and 1 circle (center).

Creative Tip:

Combine basic shapes to create cartoons, animals, vehicles or even flowcharts!

5. Recap & Q/A

  What is the use of Outline and Fill options?
 How do you draw a perfect circle?
 Name 3 shapes that can be used in a drawing.
 Which tool helps in drawing ready-made objects?

10.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Text Tool & Color Picker Tool

Objectives:

 Learn how to insert and format text using the Text Tool.
 Use the Color Picker Tool to match and reuse colors from the canvas.
 Practice placing and customizing text in drawings.

1. Text Tool – Writing in MS Paint

Theory:

The Text Tool lets you write on your drawing using different fonts, sizes, and
styles.

How to Use:

1. Click on the Text Tool (A).

2. Draw a box where you want to type.
3. Start typing your text.
4. Use the top bar to change font, size, bold, italic, underline, and color.

Options Available:

Option Description
Font Style Arial, Times New Roman, etc.
Font Size Small to Extra Large text
Bold (B) Makes text bold
Italic (I) Slanted font style
Underline (U) Adds a line under the text
Font Color Sets the text color (uses Color 1)
Option Description
Transparent/ Opaque Transparent = see background

Shortcut Keys for Text:

Action Shortcut Key

Bold Ctrl + B
Italic Ctrl + I
Underline Ctrl + U
Undo Text Ctrl + Z
Redo Text Ctrl + Y

Important: You can’t move or change text after clicking outside the text box.
So finish editing before clicking elsewhere.

2. Color Picker Tool

Theory:

The Color Picker Tool helps you copy any color from the drawing and set it as
Color 1 or Color 2.

How to Use:

1. Click on the Color Picker tool (dropper icon).

2. Click on any color in your drawing.
3. That color will become Color 1.
4. If you right-click, it becomes Color 2.

Color Picker Uses:

 Matching the same color for brush or fill.

 Copying color from a photo or part of your drawing.

Shortcut Tip:

Action Shortcut Key

Color Picker Tool No direct key (use mouse)
Action Shortcut Key
Undo Ctrl + Z

3. Practice Time – Let’s Write & Color Match!

Task 1: Name Your Drawing Open a saved drawing.

 Add a title using the Text Tool at the top.

Task 2: Color Match Fun

 Use Color Picker Tool to copy the sun’s yellow.

 Then, use Brush Tool to draw stars with the same yellow.

Tip of the Day:

Use the Text Tool for greeting cards, labels, and project headings!

4. Recap & Q/A

 Can you change text after clicking outside the box?

 What does the Color Picker do?
 How to make text bold or italic?
 Name one creative use of the Text Tool.

11.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Zoom Tool, Resize & Skew

Objectives:

 Learn to zoom in/out for better editing.

 Resize the full image or selected parts.
 Skew (tilt) shapes and objects for creative angles.

1. Zoom Tool – Get Closer!

Theory:

The Zoom Tool helps you zoom into details or zoom out to see the full
picture.

How to Use:

1. Click the Zoom Tool (magnifying glass icon).

2. Click to zoom in.
3. Use the View tab → Zoom Out or 100% to return to normal.

Zoom Options:

Option Description
Zoom In Enlarges view of the canvas
Zoom Out Shrinks the view
100% Normal size view
Show Gridlines Helpful for pixel editing

Zoom Shortcut Keys:

Action Shortcut Key

Zoom In Ctrl + Page Up
Zoom Out Ctrl + Page Down
Actual Size (100%) Ctrl + 0

2. Resize Tool – Change Size of Objects

Theory:

The Resize option allows you to increase or decrease the size of your drawing
or a selected part.

How to Use:
 1. Select the object with the Select Tool.
2. Click Resize on the Home tab.
3. Choose Percentage or Pixels.
4. Adjust values for horizontal and vertical.

Options:

Option Description
Percentage Resize based on % (e.g., 200% = double)
Pixels Resize by exact width and height
Maintain Aspect Ratio Keeps shape proportional

Resize Shortcut:

Action Shortcut Key

Open Resize Box Use Menu (no shortcut)
Undo Resize Ctrl + Z

3. Skew – Tilt Your Drawing.

Theory:

Skew slants the selected object horizontally or vertically, great for creating
shadows or movement effects.

How to Use:

1. Select object with Select Tool.

2. Click Resize → Go to Skew Section.
3. Enter angles in Horizontal and/or Vertical skew.

Example:

 Horizontal: 20° = object leans right.

 Vertical: 30° = object stretches upward like wind blowing it.
4. Practice Time

Task 1: Zoom Test

Open a drawing and zoom in to color a small part carefully.

Task 2: Resize Game

 Draw a ball → Resize to make it twice as big.

Task 3: Skew Effect

 Draw a tree → Skew it to look like it’s bending in wind.

Tip of the Day:

Use zoom to clean tiny errors and resizing for making icons, stickers, or mini
art!

5. Recap & Q/A

 How to zoom into your work?

 What is the difference between percentage and pixel resizing?
 What does skew mean?
 Can resizing change drawing shape?

12.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Selection Tools – Rectangular, Free-form & Transparent

Objectives:

 Understand the different selection types.

 Learn how to move, copy, and delete selected parts.
 Use transparent selection for cleaner edits.
1. What is the Selection Tool?

Theory:

Selection tools help you choose a specific part of your drawing so you can
move, delete, copy, or resize it.

Located in the Home tab → Image group → Select.

2. Types of Selections

Selection Type Use/Shape Example Use

Rectangular Select Box-shaped Select a photo corner
Free-form Select Draw custom shape Select a cloud or hand-drawn shape
Transparent Select Ignores white bg Only object moves, not white bg
Select All Whole canvas When you want to move full image

3. Editing Options After Selection

Action Use/Shortcut
Move Drag with mouse
Cut Ctrl + X
Copy Ctrl + C
Paste Ctrl + V
Delete Press Delete key
Resize Drag corners

Use Resize handles after selecting to change size.

Keyboard Shortcuts Summary

Action Shortcut Key

Cut selected area Ctrl + X
Copy selected area Ctrl + C
Paste copied area Ctrl + V
Select All Ctrl + A
Delete selection Delete key
Undo Ctrl + Z
Redo Ctrl + Y

4. Practice Time

Task 1: Move the Sun ☀

 Draw a sun and clouds.

 Select the sun using Rectangular Select and move it across the sky.

Task 2: Copy and Paste a Tree

 Draw one tree.

 Use Free-form Select to copy it and paste multiple trees.

Task 3: Transparent Test

 Enable Transparent Selection → copy a heart shape → paste on a

colored background → only the heart appears (not white box).

Tip of the Day:

Use selection + cut + paste to create animations or rearrange objects in your

artwork!

5. Recap & Q/A

  What is the difference between Rectangular and Free-form Select?
 What does Transparent Selection do?
 How do you duplicate an object?
 Which key deletes the selected part?

13.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Eraser Tool & Color Eraser Tric

Objectives:

 Learn how to use the Eraser Tool.

 Understand how to use the Color Eraser Trick to remove only specific
colors.
 Practice creative ways to clean or edit drawings.

1. Eraser Tool – Clean Your Canvas!

Theory:

The Eraser Tool removes parts of your drawing. It paints with the background
color (Color 2).

How to Use:

1. Select the Eraser Tool (pink rectangle icon).

2. Click and drag over the area you want to erase.
3. It erases using Color 2 (usually white).

Eraser Options:

Option Description
Size Change eraser size (from Brush sizes)
Background Color Used while erasing
Single Click Removes tiny area
Click + Drag Removes continuously
Shortcut Keys:

Action Shortcut Key

Eraser Tool Ctrl + E (custom shortcut)
Increase Size Ctrl + + or zoom in and pick size
Undo Erase Ctrl + Z
Redo Erase Ctrl + Y

2. Color Eraser Trick

What is It?

You can erase only a specific color from your drawing without touching others.

Steps to Use the Trick:

1. Set the color you want to erase as Color 1.

2. Set Color 2 as the color you want it replaced with (usually white).
3. Select the Eraser Tool.
4. Hold Right-click and drag the eraser → only Color 1 will be erased!

Example:

 Color 1: Blue
 Color 2: White
➡ Right-click + Eraser will remove only blue parts!

3. Practice Time – Let’s Try It!

Task 1: Simple Erase

 Draw a star, color it, and erase the outline.

Task 2: Color Erase Trick

 Draw a rainbow using multiple colors.

  Use the trick to remove only the red part.

Task 3: Smart Editing

 Draw a tree, use the eraser to remove only the brown trunk and keep the
green leaves.

Tip of the Day:

Eraser Tool + Color Picker = Magic! Pick any color and erase it cleanly
without touching others!

4. Recap & Q/A

 What color does the Eraser Tool use?

 How does the Color Eraser Trick work?
 Which key do you hold for color erasing?
 Can you erase one color and keep the rest?

14.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Shapes – Draw & Fill Smartly

Objectives:

 Learn to use built-in Shapes in MS Paint.

 Understand Outline and Fill options.
 Practice drawing, coloring, and editing shapes.

1. Introduction to Shapes

Theory:
MS Paint provides ready-made shapes like rectangles, circles, arrows, callouts,
and more.

Located in the Home Tab → Shapes group.

2. Types of Shapes
Shape Name Use Example Tip
Rectangle Boxes, buildings Hold Shift to make a square
Ellipse Ball, sun, face Hold Shift to make a circle
Line Borders, frames Drag for straight/angled lines
Arrow Show direction Use in diagrams
Polygon Custom angles and sides Click each point, double-click to finish
Rounded Rectangle Soft-edge boxes Looks modern and smooth
Callouts Chat bubbles Use for text or fun elements
Star, Heart, etc. Decoration, symbols Great for posters/art

3. Fill & Outline Options

Options:

Setting Description
Outline Border color of the shape
Fill Inner color of the shape
No Outline Removes outer border
Solid Fill One solid color inside
Crayon/Marker Artistic fill style
Pattern Fill Design-based fill

Always pick Color 1 (for outline) and Color 2 (for fill).

4. How to Draw a Shape:

1. Click on a shape from Home → Shapes.

2. Set Color 1 (outline) and Color 2 (fill).
3. Choose Outline type and Fill type.
4. Click and drag on the canvas to draw the shape.
Shortcut Keys

Action Shortcut
Draw perfect square/circle Hold Shift while drawing
Undo last shape Ctrl + Z

Redo shape Ctrl + Y

Select Shape Tool Alt + H, SH

5. Practice Time

Task 1: Fill It Right

 Draw 3 shapes: a circle, a square, and a heart.

 Use Solid Fill, Crayon, and No Fill options.

Task 2: Make a Face

 Use Ellipse (for face), circles (for eyes), arc (for smile), and fill colors.

Task 3: Shape Poster

 Create a mini poster using at least 5 different shapes with different fills.

Tip of the Day:

Hold Shift while dragging to make perfect circles or squares!

6. Recap & Q/A

 Where are the shapes found in MS Paint?

 How do you fill colors inside shapes?
 What’s the difference between Outline and Fill?
 Which tool lets you draw custom shapes?

15.MS Paint – Theory & Practical

Text Tool, Poster Making & Final Practice

Objectives:

 Learn how to use the Text Tool in MS Paint.

 Combine shapes + text + colors to design posters.
 Recap and test everything covered from Day 1–15.

1. Text Tool – Add Words to Art (15 min)

Theory:

The Text Tool lets you type anywhere on the canvas with your choice of font,
size, and color.

Located in Home tab → Tools group → A (Text icon)

2. How to Use the Text Tool:

1. Click Text Tool (A icon).

2. Click and drag on canvas to create a text box.
3. A Text tab appears with formatting options:
o Font style (e.g., Arial, Comic Sans)
o Font size (e.g., 12pt, 20pt)
o Bold / Italic / Underline
o Text color (from Color 1)
4. Type your message.

Text box is editable only while active. Click outside = final!

3. Text Options Table

Option Description
Font Name Choose style (Arial, Times, etc.)
Size Set size in points (e.g. 16, 24)
Bold / Italic Make text stylish
Option Description
Underline Emphasize words
Align Left/Right/Center Position inside box
Transparent / Opaque Background setting

Shortcut Keys for Text Tool

Action Shortcut
Select Text Tool Alt + H + TX
Increase Font Size Ctrl + Shift + >
Decrease Font Size Ctrl + Shift + <
Bold Text Ctrl + B
Italic Text Ctrl + I
Underline Ctrl + U
Undo Text Ctrl + Z

4. Final Project – Poster Making

Task: Create a poster for "Save Trees, Save Earth"

Steps:

 Use Shapes: Circle (Earth), Trees (rectangle + triangle), cloud shapes.

 Use Text Tool to add title and message.
 Use Colors and Fill Tools smartly.
 Add creative borders using Line tool or Brushes.

5. Mini Recap Quiz

 What is the shortcut to make bold text?

 Which tool do you use to add color inside a shape?
 How do you undo your last action?
 What does the Right-click Eraser trick do?

6. Completion & Congratulations!

You’ve now completed A to Z of MS Paint – Theory & Practical!
From opening Paint to drawing, editing, coloring, adding text, and creating
posters – you're now a confident MS Paint user!