Drawing 45-Degree Lines in Paintbrush

 Last reviewed: November 30, 1994
Article ID: Q60312
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

To draw a line in Paintbrush that snaps to 45-degree increments, do the following:

  1. Select the Line tool.

  2. Hold down the SHIFT key and the left mouse button.

  3. Move the mouse cursor in a circular motion around the starting point.

MORE INFORMATION

For example, imagine your drawing placed over a clock face. You can only draw lines between:

  • 12 and 6
  • 1.5 and 7.5
  • 3 and 9
  • 4.5 and 10.5

This technique also works with other drawing tools.

KBCategory: kbusage kbtool
KBSubcategory: win30 win31
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.0 angle 45 degree 3.10 3.11

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Last reviewed: November 30, 1994
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