Easy even for beginners in Paint! 5 key shortcuts
Paint is a graphics editing program that anyone can easily use. But it’s important to remember the shortcuts to take advantage of the many features. Especially for beginners, learning key shortcuts can greatly increase the efficiency of using Paint.
This article introduces five key shortcuts for Paint beginners and explains in detail how to use each shortcut and tips for utilization. 그림판 바로가기
1. Open and save files (Ctrl + O, Ctrl + S) 윤과장의 소소한 일상 이야기
Ctrl + O: Open image files saved on your computer.
Ctrl + S: Save the image file you are working on.
How to use:
Find the desired image file and select it with the mouse.
Press Ctrl + O.
Press Ctrl + S to save the image file.
Tips for use:
You can open frequently used image files more conveniently by adding them to the shortcut menu.
You can import image files that you have been working on in other programs into Paint and edit them.
2. Zoom in/out canvas (Ctrl + mouse wheel, Ctrl + +, Ctrl – )
Ctrl + mouse wheel: Zoom in or out on the canvas.
Ctrl + +: Zoom in on the canvas by one level.
Ctrl -: Zooms out the canvas by one level.
How to use:
Hold down the Ctrl key and rotate the mouse wheel forward to zoom in on the canvas, or backward to zoom out.
You can also press Ctrl + + or Ctrl – to zoom in or out on the canvas.
Tips for using:
Zooming in on the canvas allows you to work on details even more precisely.
By zooming out the canvas, you can work while checking the entire screen.
3. Select tool (1, 2, 3, …)
1: Pencil Tool
2: Eraser Tool
3: Fill tool
…: There are many other tools available.
How to use:
Press the number key for the desired tool.
Tips for using:
You can quickly select frequently used tools by remembering their numbers.
You can right-click to open the Tool Options menu.
4. Draw lines (Shift key)
Shift key: Allows you to draw lines as straight lines.
How to use:
Choose the tool you want.
Hold down the Shift key while clicking and dragging the mouse.
Tips for use:
Use the Shift key to draw precise, straight lines.
You can draw multiple lines simultaneously by holding down the Shift key.
5. Select color (spacebar)
Spacebar: You can change the currently selected color and the previously selected color.
How to use:
Choose the color you want.
Press the spacebar.
Tips for use:
Pressing the spacebar twice quickly changes to the last color you used.
You can choose from a variety of colors using the color palette.
6. Additional Tips
Ctrl + Z: Undo previous action
Ctrl + Y: Redo undone action
Ctrl + V: Paste copied content
Ctrl + X: Cut selection
Ctrl + C: Copy selection
There are various other shortcuts, so it is a good idea to refer to the help menu or learn them yourself.