Windows 10: Paint WILL NOT fill my shape. I have read every solution that I can find and nothing works....

Paint WILL NOT fill my shape. I have read every solution that I can find and nothing works. When I click the paint can and then the shape NOTHING HAPPENS.

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SHAPE OF PICTURE in Paint

Hi,

Are you referring to this paint? If yes, there's no option to edit the shape of the picture once you opened it through it.

Keeps us posted.

Regards,

 

MS Paint not working

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the concern as you are unable to use Microsoft Paint on your PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed on the PC? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?

In this scenario, we would suggest you to check if you are able to launch Microsoft Paint from System32 folder.

1. Press Windows + E key to open
   File/Windows Explorer
   
2. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32
   
3. Double click on mspaint.exe
   
4. If you are able to launch then Pin to Taskbar and
   create a shortcut.

If the issue persists then try these steps.



Step 1: Run DISM & SFC scan

We would also suggest you to run the DISM & SFC Scan tool to check if you are able to launch MS Paint, refer this article:
System File Checker.



Step 2: Reinstall Microsoft Paint app.

1. Press Windows + I key to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Apps and select
   Apps & features from left pane.
   
3. Click on Optional features and select
   Microsoft Paint from the list.
   
4. Click on Uninstall. Close
   Settings and restart the PC.
   
5. Now perform step 1 and 2.
   
6. Click on Optional features and click
   Add a feature.
   
7. Check the box beside Microsoft Paint and click on
   Install.

Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

How do I set 2D shape preferences in paint?

How do I set 2D shape preferences in paint?

I'm annotating a lot of screenshots in Paint 3D and would like it to hold the settings for the rectangle shape of red 2px.

Every time I open a new screenshot it goes back to a black 10px line.

Is there any way to set your preferences in Paint 3D?