Ravi loves to draw pictures of his village near Lucknow. One day, his teacher showed him that he could draw on the computer too! The program used for drawing on a computer is called MS Paint.
MS Paint is a simple drawing program that comes with Windows. It is like having a digital canvas, paintbrush, and colour box all in one place. You can draw, colour, add shapes, and even write text — all on your computer screen!
MS Paint (Microsoft Paint) is a drawing and painting program included with the Windows operating system. It lets you create pictures using tools like pencils, brushes, shapes, and colours.
Step 1: Click on the Start button (Windows logo) at the bottom left of the screen.
Step 2: Type "Paint" in the search box.
Step 3: Click on Paint from the results.
Step 4: The MS Paint window opens with a white canvas ready for drawing!
| Tool | What it does | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Pencil | Draws thin freehand lines | Click and drag on the canvas to draw |
| Brush | Draws thick, smooth strokes | Click and drag; choose brush size from the menu |
| Eraser | Removes parts of your drawing | Click and drag over the area you want to erase |
| Fill (Paint Bucket) | Fills a closed area with colour | Choose a colour, then click inside the area to fill |
| Shapes | Draws ready-made shapes like rectangles, circles, triangles | Select a shape, then click and drag on the canvas |
| Text (A) | Adds written text to your drawing | Click the A tool, click on canvas, then type your text |
At the top of MS Paint, you will see a row of colours called the colour palette. You can choose any colour for drawing or filling.
Step 1: Click on File in the top menu.
Step 2: Click Save As.
Step 3: Choose a folder (like Documents or Desktop).
Step 4: Type a name for your file (e.g., "My House").
Step 5: Click Save. Your drawing is now saved!
Step 1: Open MS Paint.
Step 2: Select the Rectangle shape. Draw a big rectangle for the walls of the house.
Step 3: Select the Triangle shape (or use lines). Draw a triangle on top of the rectangle for the roof.
Step 4: Use the Rectangle shape again to draw a small door and two windows.
Step 5: Use the Fill tool to colour the walls yellow, the roof red, and the door brown.
Step 6: Use the Text tool to write "My House" below the drawing.
Step 7: Save your file as "My House".
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MS Paint | A drawing program included with Windows |
| Canvas | The white drawing area in MS Paint |
| Pencil tool | Used to draw thin freehand lines |
| Eraser tool | Used to remove parts of a drawing |
| Fill tool | Used to fill a closed area with colour |
| Colour palette | The row of colours available for drawing |
| Save As | A command to save a file with a chosen name and location |
Open MS Paint on your computer. Draw a picture of your school or home. Use at least three different tools (pencil, shapes, fill). Add your name using the Text tool. Save the file as "My Drawing".
In your notebook, write the names of the tools you used and what each one did in your drawing.
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MS Paint (Microsoft Paint) is a drawing and painting program included with Windows. It lets you create pictures using tools like pencils, brushes, shapes, and colours. The white drawing area is called the canvas.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Pencil | Draws thin freehand lines |
| Brush | Draws thick, smooth strokes |
| Eraser | Removes parts of your drawing |
| Fill (Paint Bucket) | Fills a closed area with colour |
| Shapes | Draws rectangles, circles, triangles, and more |
| Text (A) | Adds written text to your drawing |
Step 1: Open MS Paint (Start > Search "Paint" > Click Paint).
Step 2: Use the Rectangle shape to draw the walls of the house.
Step 3: Draw a triangle on top for the roof.
Step 4: Draw a small door and two windows using the Rectangle shape.
Step 5: Use the Fill tool to colour the walls yellow and the roof red.
Step 6: Use the Text tool to write "My House" below the drawing.
Step 7: Save: File > Save As > type "My House" > click Save.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MS Paint | A drawing program included with Windows |
| Canvas | The white drawing area in MS Paint |
| Fill tool | Used to fill a closed area with colour |
| Colour palette | The row of colours available for drawing |
| Save As | A command to save a file with a chosen name |
Open MS Paint on your computer. Draw a picture of your school or home. Use at least three different tools. Add your name using the Text tool. Save the file as "My Drawing".
In the box below, write the names of the tools you used: