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Using the Shift Key
You can use the Shift key to change the function of some
Paint tools. This action is called shift-clicking. For example,
to draw either a horizontal or vertical line using the Pencil:
1. Click MB1 on the Pencil.
2. Press the Shift key and press MB1.
3. Move the mouse vertically or horizontally, then release
the Shift key.
4. Paint continues to draw either vertically or horizontally
until you release MB1.
The Shift key constrains the Pencil, Eraser, and Paintbrush
tools to either horizontal or vertical strokes.
The following table lists the tools affected by the shift key and
the shift key constraints:
Tool Effect
Pencil Causes line to be horizontal or vertical.
Eraser Causes direction erased to be horizon-
tal or vertical.
Brush Causes brush stroke to be horizontal
or vertical.
Line Causes line to be at an angle that is a
multiple of 45 degrees.
Arc Causes shape to be a quarter circle.
Rectangle Causes shape to be square.
Ellipse Causes shape to be a circle.
Polygon Causes angles to be multiples of 45
degrees.
Additional topics:
* Using the Tool Palette
* Drawing Lines and Shapes
* Inserting Text
* Saving a Picture
* Printing a Picture
* Exiting Paint
* Overview of Paint