Tutorial - Adding Text With Microsoft Paint

Adding Text With Microsoft Paint

A drawing software such as Paint Shop Pro, Corel, or Adobe is recommended for adding text to images. If none of these programs are available to you; you may use Microsoft Paint as follows.

Step 1
Launch Microsoft Paint. This program is usually found under All Programs>Accessories. It should look like this:

Step 2
Go to: File>Open. A box will appear with your computer's files. Choose the image you would like to add text to.

Step 3
The image should now appear in the paint program. Click on the symbol "A" to choose the text tool. Then, select the transparent background button.

Step 4
Click and drag your curser to create a box within the image for the text to fit.

Step 5
The font toolbar should appear on it's own; but if it doesn't, right click on the image and choose "text toolbar". There you could change your font and size. Click on the box to begin typing.

Step 6
Go to: File>Save As... A pop up window will appear. Save the image as a different name so you don't overwrite the original.