How to: Add text to a drawing in Paint.
Solution:
Click the text tool, and click and drag the mouse to create an edit area.
NOTE: This solution assumes that Paint is opened.
1) Click the text tool in the tool box.
Text tool
2) Click a color for the text in the color palette.
3) Click and drag the mouse pointer to create an edit area. (An outline area and the text tool appear.)
NOTE: If the text tool does not appear, right-click in the edit area and select 'Text Tool' from the pop-up menu.
4) (Optional) Select font and font size from the font list in the text tool:
a) Select the 'View' menu and select 'Text Toolbar'. (The 'Fonts' dialog box appears.)
b) Select the font style, size, and formatting options.
'Text Toolbar'
5) Type the desired text.
NOTE 1: The edit area will expand downward to accommodate larger entries.
NOTE 2: To expand or contract the edit area, drag a handle.
NOTE 3: To move the edit area, drag the outline.
6) Click outside the text area to make the text permanent.
