Windows 10: Switching between paint & edit in Photos

While using Windows Photos App it switches into the Paint mode autmatically. I can switch back to edit mode by clicking on the "X" but any movement over the photo causes the program to revert back to paint mode. Trying to move to the next photo in a folder by clicking on the left or right arrows is impossible with a large photo when the photo covers the arrows. Is there a way to lock the program in edit mode or eliminate the paint mode ?

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editing photo using Microsoft Paint Photo Editor

Hi,



I realized your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

• 
  Are you referring to Microsoft Paint?
  
• 
  Have you tried saving the photos after editing?
  

As a work around I suggest you to use Photo app for editing and check if the issue persist.



Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

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Photos are opening with Paint instead of Photos app

Hello,

It's likely that your default application for opening photos is Paint. To change your default program in Windows 10 from
Paint to the Photo app, we suggest that you perform the following steps:

• On the Start menu, select Settings.
  
• Go to System, then go to Default apps.
  
• Select Photos or any app that you like to be the default under
  Photo viewer.

Update us if the steps above helped you in resolving your concern.

 

editing text with paint in windows 10

Hi Neil,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

In order to understand the issue better, I suggest you to answer the question below.

• In what way you are trying to edit the photo?
• Are you trying to remove the text which is in the photo?

Paint doesn't have the option to edit the names which is already there in the photo, only you can remove/cut which also removes the part of the photo.

Only option you have in Paint is to enter the text on the Photo.

Hope this information helps. If any further issues post us to help you better.