File Management Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + N | Create a new image |
| Ctrl + O | Open a file |
| Ctrl + W | Resize and Skew an image |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Alt + F4 | Close |
| F12 | Save as – It prompts for a new file name, and you must choose the file type you want from the Save as type dropdown. |
| Ctrl + S | Save |
Editing Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Z | Undo your last action |
| Redo your last action | |
| Ctrl + X | Cut a selected area |
| Ctrl + C | Copy a selected area |
| Ctrl + V | Paste your copied content |
| Delete | Delete a selection |
| Ctrl + A | Select all |
| Arrow Keys | Nudge a selection by one pixel (you may hold the arrow keys down to nudge by several pixels) |
Tool Selection Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| B | Select the Fill tool |
| E | Eraser tool |
| I | Color picker |
| T | Text tool |
| P | Pencil tool |
| Z | Magnifier |
| S | Selection tool |
View Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + 1 | Zoom to fit the page |
| Ctrl + G | Show/Hide grid lines |
| F11 | Fullscreen |
| Ctrl + R | Show/Hide the ruler |
Other Useful Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Esc | Deselect a selection |
| Ctrl + Shift + I | Toggle On/Off vintage film effect |
| Ctrl + Shift + H | Create a transparent background on white surfaces |
| Ctrl + Shift + B | Open the color selector panel |
Now, you can use these shortcuts to add borders, perform other operations, and improve the experience of Microsoft Paint.
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Last updated on 09 July, 2024
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