Highly anticipated: After almost killing the iconic Windows graphics editor, it appears Microsoft is finally set to release Paint's first significant

Long-awaited Microsoft Paint refresh finally adds a dark mode option

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2023-06-04 18:00:13

Highly anticipated: After almost killing the iconic Windows graphics editor, it appears Microsoft is finally set to release Paint's first significant overhaul in over a decade. In addition to dark mode and improved zoom controls, the update brings a range of minor interface tweaks.

Windows Insiders are set to witness the first substantial update to Paint in years this week. The update introduces a dark mode to the app and enhances usability in various other aspects. Much like other Windows built-in applications, Paint's dark mode will be activated based on the user's system setting by default. Additionally, the app will include a settings screen where you can manually toggle dark mode and adjust other features.

Another improvement gives users more granularity when using the zoom slider by allowing the input of custom values in the zoom percentage field. A new fit-to-screen function will automatically resize images to match the window size, a feature that is commonly found in most PDF viewers.

Moreover, Paint gains additional keyboard shortcuts and better access keys. Microsoft has also redesigned dialog boxes to align them with the rest of the Windows 11 interface. Insider build experiments don't always make it to public branches of Windows, but the Paint updates will likely do so sometime this year.

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