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How to Create Annotated Screenshots Using Windows Paint

Frequently you need to create screenshots of your desktop for different usages as demonstration for your job or for educational utilisation. You need to annotate them and highlight the important parts to emphasise further and attract the...
Method 1 of 2:

Make a Frame for Snapshots

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    Use your artistic talent and practice to discover and improve the finished job. For example frame your snapshot to contrast it with the background.
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    Open your Shot in the Windows Paint.
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    Select All from the drop-down menu.
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    Click on "Cut" from menu or "Ctrl + X" from your keyboard. Make the blank background larger using "Resize" arrow.
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    Select a colour of your choice (here red) and take the "bucket" from the menu and click it on the white are to be filled with red.
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    Click on Paste to put your snapshot back on the frame. Move the snapshot and resize the red frame for a desired frame size.
Method 2 of 2:

Use Rulers and Gridlines

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    Use "View" menu to put rulers and gridlines on your work. If you like to meticulously position your annotation on the prepared screenshots you might be interested to add coordinates to facilitate and achieve that goal.
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    Click on "View" and check the required option boxes.
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    Draw polygons (here a regular octagon) and circles considering their geometric properties.
    1. To draw a circle put the curse in corner of one of the subdivisions. Read its coordinates from the horizontal and vertical rulers. Then move the cursor horizontally straight without changing its height, as much as you want its diameter. Next, move it vertically downwards equal to the value of the diameter. Then release the mouse cursor.
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    Know that the free "Paint" application that comes with your Windows has versatile capabilities that with some patience and practice could be used as a professional tool.
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